Driving in the dark can be quite an adventure, especially when you’re not used to it. But there are a few things you can do to make sure you stay safe while driving at night. One of those is turning on your car’s lights!
What Causes Tail Lights To Be On When a Car is Off?
In most cases, when a car is turned off, the headlights turn off and the tail lights turn off as well. This is because when the car is turned off, the battery is drained and the car’s electronics don’t have enough power to keep all of the car’s functions running.
Occasionally, however, something will cause one or more of the tail lights to stay on even when the car is turned off. This can be caused by a malfunctioning circuit in the tail light system or a loose connection between the tail light and the vehicle’s electrical system.
If you’re unsure why your tail lights are staying on even when you’ve turned your car off, it may be best to bring it in for service. A technician at a mechanic shop can diagnose and repair any issues that may be causing your tail lights to stay on after you’ve turned off your car.
How to Fix a Tail Light That’s on even When the Car is Off
If you have your car’s tail lights on even when the engine is off, there may be a problem with your switch. In most cases, the switch needs to be replaced. If the tail light is on because of a broken wire, cleaning and reassembling the light may be all that’s necessary.
Conclusion
One of the most common questions we get at The Car Connection is “Why are my tail lights on when I’m driving my car, but the car is off?” The answer lies in your car’s electrical system. When you turn the ignition switch to “Off,” all of your car’s electrical systems (including your lights) are turned off too. To turn your lights back on, you first have to re-activate your vehicle’s electrical system by turning the key in the “On” position.