Starter has worked prefect for 2 years-suddenly Tail light /marker lights will not turn off; Remote start not working

Question

2013 rav 4. Evo one. Using oem Hkey 3 lock to start

Answer 1

if there's an issue with the tail lights, that share the same bulb as the brake lights, the remote starter will not work due to it seeing the brakes active.

Answer 2

Sounds like the brake switch is staying on. This will keep the remote start from working due to thinking the brake pedal is being epressed.