Tail Lights not turning off

SouthArk370Z · 09-18-2013, 09:11 PM

Link to schematic/diagram?

DEpointfive0 · 09-18-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jus

So after checking everything nothing is wrong. Took a look at the wiring diagram. Looks like the 'daytime running switch' is connected directly to the rear lights meaning they never actually turned off! Lol... just never noticed it? Can anyone else confirm?

NEVER turns off?

Or isn't off while your DRLs are on?

Jus · 09-18-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

NEVER turns off?

Or isn't off while your DRLs are on?

Don't have the diagram/schematics but thats what it showed.

The DRLs are always on here in Canada so I guess yes, NEVER turns off in that sense?

DEpointfive0 · 09-18-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jus

Don't have the diagram/schematics but thats what it showed.

The DRLs are always on here in Canada so I guess yes, NEVER turns off in that sense?

Yes, I know, I'm Canadian myself.
I thought your issue was that they wouldn't turn off even after the car was off. That's how your OP read.

If they're just on while your car is on because of the DRLs, I really don't know what to tell you...

Trips · 09-19-2013, 01:28 AM

I see a connection.

License plate lights always on?

iweston33 · 10-14-2019, 06:22 AM

Do you have auto starter? If so try clicking the lock button on you keyfob few times to take it out of the mode that’s keeping the lights on.

JARblue · 10-14-2019, 07:46 AM

You used your 1st post to answer a 6 year old thread?

gsg740 · 11-07-2022, 07:35 PM

I had the same issue recently, the light won't turn off until running out of battery.
My car also happens to be a Canadian version. The light is stuck on MID-DAY mode forever but the light switch is on OFF position.
Does anyone have any idea which part went wrong?

vtec to vvel · 11-07-2022, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Sorry, it's a common problem with Canadian Z's... the brake lights stay on if your blinker fluid is low.

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Originally Posted by Jus

That sounds very helpful... Let me go try this and let everyone know

Thx!

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Originally Posted by JARblue

You used your 1st post to answer a 6 year old thread?

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Originally Posted by gsg740

I had the same issue recently, the light won't turn off until running out of battery.
My car also happens to be a Canadian version. The light is stuck on MID-DAY mode forever but the light switch is on OFF position.
Does anyone have any idea which part went wrong?

Legend has it that OP is still in the process of topping off the blinker fluid and will let everyone know.

Ivary · 04-22-2024, 06:20 PM

If your tail lights are stuck on you probably loosened the box on the top of your brake pedal with the white wire going into it. Just push it down in and it might need a little twist to lock into place. I found the answer on the 350z forum, it worked for me.

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Ivary Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ravenna Posts: 125 Drives: 2011 6MT tour sprt Rep Power: 12	If your tail lights are stuck on you probably loosened the box on the top of your brake pedal with the white wire going into it. Just push it down in and it might need a little twist to lock into place. I found the answer on the 350z forum, it worked for me.