Brake lights on permently...

[AdsVeg]

Evening,

I run an '05 SVE dCi with a lighting problem. Whenever I have the sidelights or headlights on - manually or on auto - my brake lights are on too...

Changed both tail light bulbs, thinking that maybe the filament on one bulb was touching, therefore creating a circuit... but no. It’s still doing it.

So next I checked the brake pedal switch, but this seems ok.

So... can anybody throw any other ideas my way please?!

Thanks in advance...
Adam

[Mr Mayor]

Is there a 'stop lamp switch' on our vehicles??

Had to adjust a buddies Ford recently, same issue, have someone stand behind yer truck, and LIFT yer brake pedal up,, does it stop? If yes, adjust (if possible)

MM

[AdsVeg]

Hey, and thanks for your reply.

Yeah I've checked the foot brake switch and that appears to be behaving itself. I've checked the bulbs, too, but that's a dead end too.

I'm wondering whether the brakes are sticking on as they're squealing like a cheap hooker, but then again that wouldn't necessarily have a direct connection to the lights being on the whole time.

Also, after a period of time driving, the traction control and ESP lights illuminate on the dash.

I've no idea what the hell's going on...

[AdsVeg]

Hey,

All fixed now... turns out it was the towing electrics playing up. I've had them disconnected and I'll rectify it later.

Thanks...

Adam