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kittman
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Lights on dash
« on: Dec 12th, 2007, 6:34pm » |
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When i turn my ignition off i still have the lights on the dash on and it,s draining the battery. I presume this means that i have a fusbox problem (damp) anyone have any ideas on how to solve this without taking the fuseboxes out or if it relates to any other problems. Richie
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Re: Lights on dash
« Reply #1 on: Dec 12th, 2007, 6:41pm » |
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Sounds like it 
Possibly a dodgy ignition switch though?
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Re: Lights on dash
« Reply #2 on: Dec 12th, 2007, 7:50pm » |
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You could try a hair dryer on the fuse box. Make sure the drain holes beneath and around the box are clear so water can escape.
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Re: Lights on dash
« Reply #3 on: Dec 13th, 2007, 12:41am » |
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on Dec 12th, 2007, 6:41pm, Highlander wrote:Sounds like it
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If I took the ignition barrel out would that tell me if it was faulty
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Re: Lights on dash
« Reply #4 on: Dec 13th, 2007, 5:04pm » |
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Had a quick look this afternoon and got a hair drier on both fuseboxes. Noticed when the key is at position 1 the warning lights on the dash and the autobox lights flicker like mad and when i turn the ignition off to take the key out they come on and stay on. Still the same after ten minutes with a hairdryer
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Re: Lights on dash
« Reply #5 on: Dec 13th, 2007, 5:12pm » |
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That sounds to me like the ignition switch is at fault. I think they just plug into the loom - source one in a scrap car and try it.
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Re: Lights on dash
« Reply #6 on: Dec 13th, 2007, 5:15pm » |
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I have a spare car to take bits off so I,ll have a look tomorow, Thanks
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Re: Lights on dash
« Reply #7 on: Dec 16th, 2007, 5:15pm » |
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Well changed the ignition switch today and still have lights on when the ignition is off. would a scan find the problem
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Re: Lights on dash
« Reply #8 on: Dec 16th, 2007, 10:09pm » |
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The easy answer to that, is no.
So it is back to the fuse box problem.
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Re: Lights on dash
« Reply #9 on: Dec 17th, 2007, 8:27pm » |
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Noticed today that if I press the brake pedal down the lights go off
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Re: Lights on dash
« Reply #10 on: Dec 18th, 2007, 7:03am » |
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I know this might sound daft but check that the ASHTRAY is NOT shorting out with the cigar lighter.. it has been know for it to cause the very same fault .....
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Re: Lights on dash
« Reply #11 on: Dec 18th, 2007, 11:37pm » |
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Right thanks I,ll try that
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Re: Lights on dash
« Reply #12 on: Dec 22nd, 2007, 2:53am » |
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i have had this problem only a few days ago like you siad if you press the brake it goes i striped every thing it turns out my fuse box was wet and i had to strip it down blow it out with a compresor and dry it off its now perfect just thought i would let you know
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Re: Lights on dash
« Reply #13 on: Dec 22nd, 2007, 10:48pm » |
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Thanks for that I take it you mean the drvers side fuse box
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Re: Lights on dash
« Reply #14 on: Dec 23rd, 2007, 12:42am » |
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yes but i did both on mine as it drove me mad
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