Parking lights stay on

[Jonnycash]

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.

[Wikedjuggalo]

Originally Posted by Jonnycash

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.

Did you push the button with a "P" on it ? I don't recall exactly what it does, but i remember it has something to parking lights

[Jonnycash]

Originally Posted by Wikedjuggalo

Did you push the button with a "P" on it ? I don't recall exactly what it does, but i remember it has something to parking lights

Yup... thats the parking light button. That was my first thought.
Its too cold to be out there messing around with it right now, but I will check it out in the garage tomorow.

[trophy956]

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

[Jonnycash]

Originally Posted by trophy956

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

I wonder if the switch is bad. Maybe thats where I should start my search.

[**Ewie**]

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.

[Jonnycash]

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.

[kwren]

My money is on turning off the parking light switch...



Keith

[ensteele]

Originally Posted by kwren

My money is on turning off the parking light switch...



Keith

My money is there as well. I haven't ever found anything different with this complaint.

[Jonnycash]

Originally Posted by ensteele

My money is there as well. I haven't ever found anything different with this complaint.

guys... the switch is off. i am thinking that the relay might be stuck on... when i get home from work, ill check it out and let you know.

[Trevor]

According to the wiring diagram, the US model has a circuit involving the security module, connected in parallel with the parking light switch. I gather this is intended to bring on the lights in the event of a security breach, in which case this circuit is a prime suspect and should be investigated.

[michael]

Check all of the tail light bulbs, I had this happen just this summer. Yank them all and re-install them. The contacts are spring loaded give them a light tug to insure a proper connection.

[trophy956]

so the light switch to the left of the wheel is off ,this came out of no where ?
do you use the factory alarm ? or a after market one?
have you done any thing to the car lately ?you can pull fuse 23 under the hood and see what system is causing the problem ,if you want send me a private message and i ll help you were not far part
charlie

[Jonnycash]

Originally Posted by trophy956

so the light switch to the left of the wheel is off ,this came out of no where ?
do you use the factory alarm ? or a after market one?
have you done any thing to the car lately ?you can pull fuse 23 under the hood and see what system is causing the problem ,if you want send me a private message and i ll help you were not far part
charlie

Yup, the switch is off. I did notice after I reconnect the battery, when I am ready to start the car, the sucurity button light is illuminated. Once I push the switch on and off again it goes out, but the park lights are still on. I don't use any alarm system, although I guess the factory system is still active. I have no remote, nor have I ever even looked into using it. I haven't actually tried anything to fix the problem... not enough time, and now its raining.
Charlie,
Do you live in condos right off rt.5 +150 with a green svx?

[trophy956]

right area wrong car .mine is a white 92
92 alarm modules were so bad they had a campain to replace them all ,you could have trouble with that