Interior Lights Staying On?
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Interior Lights Staying On?
I have a 78 SA - the interior lights are staying on after I turn off the ignition. This is causing the battery to run down. They do go off when I turn the ignition on and start the car. This has me puzzled and I need your help. Thanks for responding! :D
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Re: Interior Lights Staying On? (82dukman)
Thanks for the info - where is the delay timer located, what does it look like and how do I check it out? I am more mechanical than electrical. Thanks! :D
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Re: Interior Lights Staying On? (DEN78SA)
On my 1982 it is behind the glove box area. It is an orange plastic "box" that has wires going to it. When mine went bad, i just replaced it, for I think $35. You can buy it in the forum's restoration store. here's the link http://store.yahoo.com/zipproducts/zip-es-341.html
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Re: Interior Lights Staying On? (DEN78SA)
I agree with 82Dukman. On a 77, the delay timer is under the top dash pad (gotta remove it) right above the speedo and tach. It looks like a turn signal flasher, but a little larger. Mine acted up in the same manner as yours, but the problem went away (outside temprature related??) I left mine alone after difficulties locating one. Good Luck finding one... :cheers: :cheers:
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Re: Interior Lights Staying On? (DEN78SA)
If you want a cheap fix, jump the 2 white wires leading to the delay box and your interior lights will function in a conventional manner (on when the doors open/ off when you close ).
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From: St Louis MO
Re: Interior Lights Staying On? (DEN78SA)
If your 78 is an early production model the delay timer will be attached to a wire loom by the fuse box under the drivers side dash. You should be able to get to it without disassembling anything. :chevy
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