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Brake lights turn on dash lights

VS Work Ute

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Hi all, I have a Vs series 2 ute and just had a roadworthy check. The question I have is why do the dash lights come on when I hit the brakes?
 

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You most likely have an incorrectly fitted brake/tail light globe. Pull them both out and check the bayonet pins line up with the slots and refit them without turning too far.
 

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Thanks, its almost like the brighter part of the globe is acting s taillight and brake light is only slightly brighter. to top it off the reverse lights are not working, but they didn't mention it on the roadworthy test.
 

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You most likely have an incorrectly fitted brake/tail light globe. Pull them both out and check the bayonet pins line up with the slots and refit them without turning too far.
Got it in one. Someone put the reverse light in the brake/tail light lens. It has a single pin and it touched both contacts sending the voltage across the two circuits.
 
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