[dpoltzer]

I unplugged the brake light switch and tested the connector. The orange side is always hot and the white side is cold. Once disconnected, there is now no power to any of the tail lights. When I plugged the switch back up to the connector, I used my test light to the switch and noticed that both sides of the switch are always hot with the plunger (on the switch) both released or pushed al the way in. I believe this proves that the switch is not shutting off power ever. I will replace the switch . Sound about right?