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Parking lights stay on
92 LSL
I came home today, parked shut the car off. I was in the driveway working on another vehicle and I looked over and noticed my parking lights were on. I double checked the ignition, and it was off... took the key out of the ignition, pressed the park lights button. When I pushed the button the dash lights went out, but the parking lights stayed on. I tried the security button, and I ended up disconnecting the neg terminal on the battery. The tail lights are lit when the parking lights are on. Anybody ever come across this? Where should I start looking for a problem? Thanks in advance for any help or insight. |
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Re: Parking lights stay on
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Its too cold to be out there messing around with it right now, but I will check it out in the garage tomorow. |
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Re: Parking lights stay on
hi the park light switch is for park lights without the key being in the on postion ,one of the most comman complaints with all the models people just dont read owners manual s
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Re: Parking lights stay on
I wonder if the switch is bad. Maybe thats where I should start my search.
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Re: Parking lights stay on
I had a similar problem with a Ford Falcon many years ago except that the parking lights used to come on whenever I used the brake peddle (along with the brake lights). Had it inspected by various auto electricians all of whom said it was some relay that would cost a small fortune to replace. My father and I decided to have a play one afternoon (after a few beers) and long story short, it turned out to be a faulty tail light bulb that was short circuiting on itself. 50c later problem was fixed.
I'd suggest pulling the parking light bulbs one by one and see if it magically corrects itself. |
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I don't know why I didn't think about it before, but I bet it is most likely a stuck relay. Time to consult the good ole wiring diagram.
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