Brake light problem

My brake lights stay on whenever the car is on. They don't work when you hit the brakes. I found that fuse 5 is for the lights (don't know if thats the way it should be, don't have the fuse cover). I'm thinking it may be the switch. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Cain
1990 Classic

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Originally Posted by C_Reecer

My brake lights stay on whenever the car is on. They don't work when you hit the brakes. I found that fuse 5 is for the lights (don't know if thats the way it should be, don't have the fuse cover). I'm thinking it may be the switch. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Cain
1990 Classic

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It can only be the switch connected to the brake pedal, far as I can see.

Yup, thats what it was. I disconnected the switch and the lights went out. Any tips on how to get the thing out of there w/o destroying it?

I'm not used to seeing vehicles that require the car to be "on" for the brake lights to work. Usually, they are always hot...

I would hit it with some WD40 before any further assembly, see what happens.
I imagine the thing is not hot without the ignition in so that if there is a failure, it will not drain the battery? Your guess is as good as mine.