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Lights on my Fiat coming on at will?

  • 09-04-2010 6:38pm
    #1
    CuppaCocoa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,858 ✭✭✭


    This only happened today. I have an 06 Idea. Startup check was fine, lights off. Driving for about 2 mins when I see the lights symbol on? I thought I'd switched them on by accident and went to turn them off but they were already off? I checked when I parked and they were def on even though they were turned off at the stalk. It makes no difference if I switch from parking to full lights, the same 3 bulbs are lighting. Any ideas?


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  • #2
    mondeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,680 ✭✭✭mondeo


    You might have a wiring issue....would not surprise me

    OR something in you light switch stalk is buggered.


  • #3
    CuppaCocoa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,858 ✭✭✭CuppaCocoa


    Hmmm.... Not too bothered as it's still under guarantee. Garage is in Wicklow though so a tad inconvenient! Was hoping it would be something simple that didn't involve a trip to the garage!


  • #4
    mondeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,680 ✭✭✭mondeo


    lilybarlean wrote: »
    Hmmm.... Not too bothered as it's still under guarantee. Garage is in Wicklow though so a tad inconvenient! Was hoping it would be something simple that didn't involve a trip to the garage!

    It could well be something simple, you could mess around with the switch yourself, it's not rocket science really unless your a complete novice.
    A wiring issue (cross talk) would be where electrical current from another wire is leaking it's current into your lights wiring and triggering them. That would be something I would have a dealer fix but if it were a switch issue I would DIY it.


  • #5
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,972 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    Sounds like you have an earthing issue with one of the lights wires.


  • #6
    CuppaCocoa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,858 ✭✭✭CuppaCocoa


    So, trip back to garage then?


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  • #7
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    Just on the off chance...does it have auto lights and the walk me home ones? I know it probably doesn't but they confused the hell out a neighbour of mine one time:D


  • #8
    CuppaCocoa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,858 ✭✭✭CuppaCocoa


    No, first thing I thought of too!


  • #9
    jaffa20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,565 ✭✭✭jaffa20


    Wouldn't bother me anyway, i drive with my dipped lights on all the time. Would be pretty handy if they came on when i switched on the engine:)


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