What Causes Car Tail Lights to Light Up for No Reason?

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SanAllie
07/30/25 10:22am
If it is not an issue with the car's brake switch, it may be due to a fault in the car's electrical circuit. The wiring in a car is highly complex, and owners should not attempt to fix it themselves. Instead, they should visit a 4S shop or a professional repair shop to seek expert assistance. Below is additional information: Car lights: Typically, the rear of a sedan includes small lights (position lights or nighttime lights), license plate lights, turn signals, reverse lights, brake lights, high-mounted brake lights (fog lights), etc. Turn signals activate when the turn signal switch is flipped to one side, causing that side to flash (usually with an automatic reset when the steering wheel returns to center). When the hazard switch (emergency switch marked with a red triangle) is activated, both turn signals flash simultaneously.
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