License plate and dash lights on with key on, but lheadlight switch in the off position |
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License plate and dash lights on with key on, but lheadlight switch in the off position |
HalfMoon |
Jun 23 2014, 07:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I started my car tonight and noticed despite the headlight switch being fully in the off position, my dash lights are on and my license plate light is .
Odd. Never saw that before. Headlight switch I imagine.... Thoughts? David Addedum-and saw what I thought was a wisp of smoke come from under my dash at the windshield....perhaps my imagination? |
GeorgeRud |
Jun 25 2014, 09:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I may be way out there, but doesn't the light switch also dim the dash lights? If so, some of these switches have a position that turns on these lights ( I think when you turn the knob counterclockwise). I know I've had cars with that feature, just don't remember if the 914 had that feature.
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HalfMoon |
Jun 25 2014, 09:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I may be way out there, but doesn't the light switch also dim the dash lights? If so, some of these switches have a position that turns on these lights ( I think when you turn the knob counterclockwise). I know I've had cars with that feature, just don't remember if the 914 had that feature. They do but that wouldn't explain why my rear tag light is coming on with the key in the "on" position. Also, as I recall the dash lights should only come on when the light switch is pulled halfway (parking lights) or all the way (headlights). The dash dimmer functionality of the headlight switch can be turned off (turned counterclockwise all the way past the detent) but only in the aforementioned positions. I believe they shouldn't come on at all when the switch is in the off position with key on. Pretty sure it's either the fresh air relay and or the headlight switch as it's now appearing a multi functionality problem involving not only the dash/license plate lights coming on inappropriately but a failure of the wipers as well. |
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