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OK, need help from the car electrical gurus.....
As many of my questions to this group often are, this doesn't exactly have
anything to do with car audio. HOWEVER, I happen to know many of you know TONS about a car's electrical system. More than I do. Here's my problem, my 1999 Subaru Forrester has a new problem where the tail-lights and front running lights remain on even when switched off and the key removed. I have to disconnect the battery (which I HATE doing as I lose all my presets on my Alpine like crossover settings, EQ, station presets, ect., though for some reason my Sirius presets remain, hmmm) every time I turn the car off or I'll run the battery dead (I have 5 farads of capacitance so when I disconnect the neg. terminal of my battery, it's funny because the lights will stay on for several seconds, and then just eventually dim out). Of course my wife is convinced I'm responsible because of all the aftermarket gear and wiring I have added to the car. But it started just out of the blue, I hadn't done anything to it recently. Any ideas as to where to look first for a problem? I have a pretty good multimeter so all ideas are welcome. Thanks guys, Nick aka MOSFET |
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OK, need help from the car electrical gurus.....
On Sep 8, 2:49*pm, "MOSFET" wrote:
As many of my questions to this group often are, this doesn't exactly have anything to do with car audio. *HOWEVER, I happen to know many of you know TONS about a car's electrical system. *More than I do. Here's my problem, my 1999 Subaru Forrester has a new problem where the tail-lights and front running lights remain on even when switched off and the key removed. *I have to disconnect the battery (which I HATE doing as I lose all my presets on my Alpine like crossover settings, EQ, station presets, ect., though for some reason my Sirius presets remain, hmmm) every time I turn the car off or I'll run the battery dead (I have 5 farads of capacitance so when I disconnect the neg. terminal of my battery, it's funny because the lights will stay on for several seconds, and then just eventually dim out). *Of course my wife is convinced I'm responsible because of all the aftermarket gear and wiring I have added to the car. *But it started just out of the blue, I hadn't done anything to it recently. Any ideas as to where to look first for a problem? *I have a pretty good multimeter so all ideas are welcome. Thanks guys, Nick aka MOSFET Check for a switch on your steering column, There should be one on your forester. It is easily activated, it may have been bumped when resetting the odometer. If that's not it, a temporary solution would be to find the fuse for those lights and pull it when you are done driving, that would be safer and likely allow you to keep your radio settings. good luck CK |
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OK, need help from the car electrical gurus.....
"MOSFET" wrote in message ... As many of my questions to this group often are, this doesn't exactly have anything to do with car audio. HOWEVER, I happen to know many of you know TONS about a car's electrical system. More than I do. Here's my problem, my 1999 Subaru Forrester has a new problem where the tail-lights and front running lights remain on even when switched off and the key removed. I have to disconnect the battery (which I HATE doing as I lose all my presets on my Alpine like crossover settings, EQ, station presets, ect., though for some reason my Sirius presets remain, hmmm) every time I turn the car off or I'll run the battery dead (I have 5 farads of capacitance so when I disconnect the neg. terminal of my battery, it's funny because the lights will stay on for several seconds, and then just eventually dim out). Of course my wife is convinced I'm responsible because of all the aftermarket gear and wiring I have added to the car. But it started just out of the blue, I hadn't done anything to it recently. Any ideas as to where to look first for a problem? I have a pretty good multimeter so all ideas are welcome. Thanks guys, Nick aka MOSFET There may be a relay that is stuck closed. Look near the battery or the fuse box (there may be one under the hood and inside the car) and see if you can find the relay that controls those lights Good luck |
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Thanks Guys....
I'll check those out. Thank you for the help. I can always count on this
group! Nick "e-nigma" wrote in message g.com... "MOSFET" wrote in message ... As many of my questions to this group often are, this doesn't exactly have anything to do with car audio. HOWEVER, I happen to know many of you know TONS about a car's electrical system. More than I do. Here's my problem, my 1999 Subaru Forrester has a new problem where the tail-lights and front running lights remain on even when switched off and the key removed. I have to disconnect the battery (which I HATE doing as I lose all my presets on my Alpine like crossover settings, EQ, station presets, ect., though for some reason my Sirius presets remain, hmmm) every time I turn the car off or I'll run the battery dead (I have 5 farads of capacitance so when I disconnect the neg. terminal of my battery, it's funny because the lights will stay on for several seconds, and then just eventually dim out). Of course my wife is convinced I'm responsible because of all the aftermarket gear and wiring I have added to the car. But it started just out of the blue, I hadn't done anything to it recently. Any ideas as to where to look first for a problem? I have a pretty good multimeter so all ideas are welcome. Thanks guys, Nick aka MOSFET There may be a relay that is stuck closed. Look near the battery or the fuse box (there may be one under the hood and inside the car) and see if you can find the relay that controls those lights Good luck |
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OK, need help from the car electrical gurus.....
That's because Tina knows you're an idiot !!!
In article , "MOSFET" wrote: As many of my questions to this group often are, this doesn't exactly have anything to do with car audio. HOWEVER, I happen to know many of you know TONS about a car's electrical system. More than I do. Here's my problem, my 1999 Subaru Forrester has a new problem where the tail-lights and front running lights remain on even when switched off and the key removed. I have to disconnect the battery (which I HATE doing as I lose all my presets on my Alpine like crossover settings, EQ, station presets, ect., though for some reason my Sirius presets remain, hmmm) every time I turn the car off or I'll run the battery dead (I have 5 farads of capacitance so when I disconnect the neg. terminal of my battery, it's funny because the lights will stay on for several seconds, and then just eventually dim out). Of course my wife is convinced I'm responsible because of all the aftermarket gear and wiring I have added to the car. But it started just out of the blue, I hadn't done anything to it recently. Any ideas as to where to look first for a problem? I have a pretty good multimeter so all ideas are welcome. Thanks guys, Nick aka MOSFET |
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OK, need help from the car electrical gurus.....
LOL That made Tina laugh. Although I know you're an ass and didn't mean it
in any cordial, joking, friendly way AT ALL, it was funny none the less. MOSFET "Captain_Howdy" wrote in message ... That's because Tina knows you're an idiot !!! In article , "MOSFET" wrote: As many of my questions to this group often are, this doesn't exactly have anything to do with car audio. HOWEVER, I happen to know many of you know TONS about a car's electrical system. More than I do. Here's my problem, my 1999 Subaru Forrester has a new problem where the tail-lights and front running lights remain on even when switched off and the key removed. I have to disconnect the battery (which I HATE doing as I lose all my presets on my Alpine like crossover settings, EQ, station presets, ect., though for some reason my Sirius presets remain, hmmm) every time I turn the car off or I'll run the battery dead (I have 5 farads of capacitance so when I disconnect the neg. terminal of my battery, it's funny because the lights will stay on for several seconds, and then just eventually dim out). Of course my wife is convinced I'm responsible because of all the aftermarket gear and wiring I have added to the car. But it started just out of the blue, I hadn't done anything to it recently. Any ideas as to where to look first for a problem? I have a pretty good multimeter so all ideas are welcome. Thanks guys, Nick aka MOSFET |
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As if anyone gives a rip.....
It turns out the problem was simply the running lights were on and the
switch is somewhat hidden. They stay on even when the main headlight/fog light switch is off or the car is turned off. In other words, there was nothing wrong at all it turns out. Thanks anyway, MOSFET |
#8
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OK, need help from the car electrical gurus.....
I don't know if this applies to your car, but read this Suburu Forester
thread about a switch on top of the steering column...that can be accidentally turned on (it controls the parking lights!). http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulle...ff-my-parking- lights-798/ Hope this is it... John "MOSFET" wrote in message ... As many of my questions to this group often are, this doesn't exactly have anything to do with car audio. HOWEVER, I happen to know many of you know TONS about a car's electrical system. More than I do. Here's my problem, my 1999 Subaru Forrester has a new problem where the tail-lights and front running lights remain on even when switched off and the key removed. I have to disconnect the battery (which I HATE doing as I lose all my presets on my Alpine like crossover settings, EQ, station presets, ect., though for some reason my Sirius presets remain, hmmm) every time I turn the car off or I'll run the battery dead (I have 5 farads of capacitance so when I disconnect the neg. terminal of my battery, it's funny because the lights will stay on for several seconds, and then just eventually dim out). Of course my wife is convinced I'm responsible because of all the aftermarket gear and wiring I have added to the car. But it started just out of the blue, I hadn't done anything to it recently. Any ideas as to where to look first for a problem? I have a pretty good multimeter so all ideas are welcome. Thanks guys, Nick aka MOSFET |
#9
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OK, need help from the car electrical gurus.....
i didnt read anything you posted but the last couple cars i
owned....the lights stay on afew minutes after you turn them if its after you already stopped the engine. headlights too. even if you turn them off. after the engines off. |
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