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I have a 2006 chevy malibu and my break lights stay on while driving if i tap the breaks lightly they go off for a few seconds and come back on i changed the stop lamp switch but that did not solve the problem.

Submitted: 30 days and 19 hours ago.

Category: Chevy

Value: $9

Status: CLOSED

Year : 2006
Make : Chevrolet
Model : malibu
Engine : v 6

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I have a 2006 chevy malibu and my break lights stay on while driving if i tap the breaks lightly they go off for a few seconds and come back on i changed the stop lamp switch but that did not solve the problem.

Posted by BOBBYSS 30 days and 18 hours ago.

Info Request

Hello XXXXXXX, do the lights turn off when the vehicle is shut off?

30 days and 18 hours ago.

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yes if the key is off

Accepted Answer

Okay. THis is a common connection problem at the vehicles body control module. This can typically be fixed by removing the connections and coating them with dielectric grease and then reinstalling them. The module is on the passenger side as shown.

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Expert:	BOBBYSS
Pos. Feedback:	99.6 %
Answered:	10/23/2009

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