Interior lights will not shut off
The interior lights in the vehicle have not turned on for several weeks. Now, they will not shut off. After starting the car, I had to drive home with the interior lights on and they will not turn off upon shutting off and exiting the vehicle.
My car has 171000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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There are two possibilities that can cause the problem you describe. One of the door ajar switches first may not work when you open the door, making contact and signaling the body control module to turn on the interior lights. This would result in the switch being stuck on signaling the body module to keep the light on. The switch is most likely the driver’s door switch or latch sticking.
The other possible problem is the body control module itself. A simple test of the module and looking at the door switches will tell you if a door switch or the module is the problem. If you need to have this done, consider YourMechanic, as a certified technician can come to your home or office to diagnose your interior lights issue and perform the right repairs.
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Lasting Light. If the car interior light simply won`t turn off, then check the switch. It may have gotten bumped accidentally by a passenger, valet or car wash employee. If the switch is in the “door” or “off” position and your interior light still stays on, then you should consult a mechanic.
Usually a relay or a fuse will be the issue. Check the fuse since it is likely burnt. If not, it could be the switch or the door.
A faulty relay: The relay is an electrical component that controls the power supply to the headlights. If the relay is stuck in the on position, the headlights may remain on even when the ignition is switched off.
When all your dashboard lights turn on at once, it most commonly indicates an issue with the alternator or the charging system. It is common for all the dash lights to come on with no alternator output; low voltage can cause unusual electrical issues. The alternator should be tested at the time of battery replacement.
Even just leaving a door slightly ajar may be enough to cause the internal lights to illuminate – and if you leave your lights on long enough, your car`s battery will be drained. Luckily, this can be easily fixed with a jump-start, and in most cases, your battery will be just fine afterward.
Even just leaving a door slightly ajar may be enough to cause the internal lights to illuminate – and if you leave your lights on long enough, your car`s battery will be drained. Luckily, this can be easily fixed with a jump-start, and in most cases, your battery will be just fine afterward.
Even just leaving a door slightly ajar may be enough to cause the internal lights to illuminate – and if you leave your lights on long enough, your car`s battery will be drained. Luckily, this can be easily fixed with a jump-start, and in most cases, your battery will be just fine afterward.
Sometimes, the sensors do not react quickly enough when daylight is detected, either because the windscreen is dirty – hence limiting the amount of light passing through to the sensor – or the sensors are not sensitive enough. Solving the first problem is easy – just wash your windscreen.
A building`s janitorial and maintenance workers often work after hours, said Stephen Resinski, the regional managing director of the real estate firm Colliers International. Motion sensors — either infrared or ultrasonic — will detect the presence of humans and keep the lights on, usually for 30 minutes.
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ANSWER : Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle does utilize a lot of the same sensors for these systems. Are there any other codes that are coming up when this code appears? If so you will want to take these into consideration when processing the repair and making a diagnosis. The module may be bad, and replacing it should fix the problem. The lights should turn off once the main computer recognizes the new module and the sensors sync up. If you believe the sensors need to be cleaned you may do so. Do as minimal as possible to make sure you are not damaging the sensor or disrupting the wiring inside. A bad connection would make the lights stay on. With so many lights that are effected by the module being illuminated, the module is likely bad or does not have a connection. Check the connection first and then resort to replacing the unit. For more help with these electrical tests, contact our service department.
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