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I have the same issue with my 2003 XLS. I changed the bulbs twice and was pulled over that same night!I have the same issue with my 2003 XLS. I changed the bulbs twice and was pulled over that same night!
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The rheostat is the little dial on the dashboard that alters the brightness of the dash lights. It isn't under the hood. If your turn it all the way down until it clicks, it will turn off the lights. It will be in your manual.
What you are looking for is the BRAKE SWITCH on the REAR of the BRAKE PEDAL. IT more than likely came off (happens more than you think) or the switch went bad.. It is an EASY FIX
Check the ground to the back tail lights, the ground may be poor and when the lights are on and may draw through the running lamps or vise-versa. Inspect the bulb connections and using a multi-meter or inspection light check for 12V DC at the terminals. Have a friend pump the brake pedal to check the brake lights to be certain the switch is ok (the switch is actuated by the brake pedal just under the dash)
Check the bulbs, sockets and fuse first. Most brake lights and rear turn signals are the same bulb and or element in the bulb, so that is where I would look first. Sometimes moisture can get into the light sockets and wreak havoc, so look for corrosion too.
I have the same issue with my 2003 XLS. I changed the bulbs twice and was pulled over that same night!
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