brake lights always on when key is on

[Discomania]

Weird problem. My rear brake lights are on when the key is on, regardless of brake pedal position. Brake light switch? I thought maybe, but also maybe a HDC problem, since engaging it turns on the brake lights. Simultaneously, my cruise control stopped working. Related? Should I just replace the brake light switch? Thanks for reading.

 

[German Gruner]

If there aren' t ABS, ETC or Brake error lights on at instrument panel, may be your brake switch is not depressed by pedal when it rests because it is not correctly mounted . You may find it over brake pedal to check if it is fixed or loose. You can pull connector in order to test if brake lights turn off.
Regards

 

[msggunny]

My D2 had this problem. Its most likely the brake switch. It looses its spring or gets stuck in the engaged position. Lights on, no cruise because it thinks you are braking.

 

[best4x4]

Get a new style brake switch at Auto Zone for around 15.00 (it will be an OEM LR new style brake switch in a Duralast box).

 

[Discomania]

Well, you were all right. Easiest answer is usually the correct one. BLS from the factory is pretty cheesy. The new one fixed everything except gas mileage. Thanks!