My amber front and the brake lights did not go off after ...


My amber front and the brake lights did not go off after I turned off the car last night. I didn't notice until this morning and they won't go out. The car still starts. Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the brake flu...

My amber front and the brake lights did not go off after I turned off the car last night. I didn't notice until this morning and they won't go out. The car still starts. Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the brake fluid? How's the level and when was it last changed? I had checked the break lights last year and it's full now. I also just checked the door locks, ran the car five minutes and the lights are still on. I have been having issues with the right sliding door not opening (I don't use the left sliding door since it was damaged in a car accident in 2015). It's an old, rusty 2002 Pontiac Montana, it's running well, but is having issues with gas leaking out when I gas up (the gas meter hadn't worked since 2017 and had started not taking in gas even though it was full, now it's leaking gas from under the car after only taking in $5.00. I got a new fuel pump in October, 2020. I really need another car but don't want a car note. The maintenance has been minimal. Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Montana yourself? What have you tried so far? No, I'm using a street mechanic, I didn't want to call him this early and my neighbor had asked me to push the brake pedal (and I didn't see the point, but I did and it didn't affect the lights).

Automotive Expert
Hi there, my name is Jake. Sorry your having issues, but thanks for reaching out. the brake lamps and the parking lamps nt eh front are a different circuit, are you certain its the brake lamps and not the rear parking lamps on?

No, I'm not certain. Also I meant to say that I had checked the break fluid level (not the breaklights) when your assistant asked me.I'll wake my mechanic now. I'll call you if he's unavailable, thanks!
Automotive Expert
sure, sorry got pulled away. if you still need me just let me know. i would suspect it's the front and rear parking lights that won't go off, more likely then front parking and rear brake lights. this could be corrosion in the bulb harness or an issue with the light switch.

I discovered that I hadn't turned the high beam switch to the left. I thought I obviously had turned it back because I didn't see a change on the inside of the car.
Automotive Expert
good deal

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