Tail lights stay on

Asked by Julie Aug 18, 2017 at 08:52 PM about the 1998 Subaru Forester Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Tail lights want go off. Checked the "p" it is off they
still want go off any suggestions.

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2000P71 answered 7 years ago

There is a switch on the brake pedal, under the dash. It is either defective or needs to be adjusted. 10-minute repair either way. Part is about $10-$15. See photo.

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Chris answered 7 years ago

Also a switch on top of the steering column.

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