Why Do Car Brake Lights Stay on After the Car Is Turned Off?
Last Updated Apr 12, 2020 10:22:51 PM ET
The most common cause of brake lights that remain on when the car is turned off is an adjustment problem with the electrical switch. Depressing the brakes activates the simple electrical switch that is located near the brake pedal arm and turns on the lights.
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