dash side lights staying on?
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From: Deer Park IL
dash side lights staying on?
I am new to the forum and tried searching for any previous threads that mentioned my 00's strange behavior. My 00 coupe is mostly garaged and sees little drive time since my second child has figured out what the yellow car is and the kids fight if I take it out without them but they can't both ride in it.
The lights for the dash side panels (display change buttons, etc.) are staying on even after the key is removed.
Has anyone ever experienced this?
My car has no mods- all factory stock parts and set up. I will have to take it in for the fix as I don't do my own repairs.
Thanks in advance.
The lights for the dash side panels (display change buttons, etc.) are staying on even after the key is removed.
Has anyone ever experienced this?
My car has no mods- all factory stock parts and set up. I will have to take it in for the fix as I don't do my own repairs.
Thanks in advance.
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I am new to the forum and tried searching for any previous threads that mentioned my 00's strange behavior. My 00 coupe is mostly garaged and sees little drive time since my second child has figured out what the yellow car is and the kids fight if I take it out without them but they can't both ride in it.
The lights for the dash side panels (display change buttons, etc.) are staying on even after the key is removed.
Has anyone ever experienced this?
My car has no mods- all factory stock parts and set up. I will have to take it in for the fix as I don't do my own repairs.
Thanks in advance.
The lights for the dash side panels (display change buttons, etc.) are staying on even after the key is removed.
Has anyone ever experienced this?
My car has no mods- all factory stock parts and set up. I will have to take it in for the fix as I don't do my own repairs.
Thanks in advance.
I think your question has been answered, I just wanted to welcome you to the forum.
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From: Deer Park IL
More info on dash light dilemma
My apologies for accidentally staying stealth... I didn't see the profile area and I have now filled it in. I am glad to be here...
I should have been more clear on just how long my lights stay on- ALL THE TIME when it is dark. My vette is attached to a slow charger because the battery dies due to lack of driving the Chicago winter snow. As long as the garage is dark, no keys in the car- the side dash lights are on. They never turn off.
They will go off if I unplug the charger and let the battery run down...
I am aware of the extra electrical "time" that GM puts in so you can catch the end of your favorite song after you take the key out- this goes on far beyond that.
I should have been more clear on just how long my lights stay on- ALL THE TIME when it is dark. My vette is attached to a slow charger because the battery dies due to lack of driving the Chicago winter snow. As long as the garage is dark, no keys in the car- the side dash lights are on. They never turn off.
They will go off if I unplug the charger and let the battery run down...
I am aware of the extra electrical "time" that GM puts in so you can catch the end of your favorite song after you take the key out- this goes on far beyond that.
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Hey lady! 
Check your interior light switch on the left side of the dash, where the HUD dimmer is located. I ran down 2 batteries because I didn't realize it was left on.
I noticed the dash lights would stay illuminated for what seemed like a long period after I closed up my car also, particularly the door control lights(windows, locks, mirrors). I just learned to make sure the interior light switch was off and paid it no mind.
Lots of little quirks with these fine machines we own. Feel free to ask anything about it here. Somebody's been there and done that!
Check your interior light switch on the left side of the dash, where the HUD dimmer is located. I ran down 2 batteries because I didn't realize it was left on.
I noticed the dash lights would stay illuminated for what seemed like a long period after I closed up my car also, particularly the door control lights(windows, locks, mirrors). I just learned to make sure the interior light switch was off and paid it no mind.
Lots of little quirks with these fine machines we own. Feel free to ask anything about it here. Somebody's been there and done that!
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Hey lady!
Check your interior light switch on the left side of the dash, where the HUD dimmer is located. I ran down 2 batteries because I didn't realize it was left on.
I noticed the dash lights would stay illuminated for what seemed like a long period after I closed up my car also, particularly the door control lights(windows, locks, mirrors). I just learned to make sure the interior light switch was off and paid it no mind.
Lots of little quirks with these fine machines we own. Feel free to ask anything about it here. Somebody's been there and done that!
Check your interior light switch on the left side of the dash, where the HUD dimmer is located. I ran down 2 batteries because I didn't realize it was left on.
I noticed the dash lights would stay illuminated for what seemed like a long period after I closed up my car also, particularly the door control lights(windows, locks, mirrors). I just learned to make sure the interior light switch was off and paid it no mind.
Lots of little quirks with these fine machines we own. Feel free to ask anything about it here. Somebody's been there and done that!
Theres your answer Alexa. The rotary switch pushes in and out. When its out its easier to adjust. its the dimmer that adjusts the strength of the dash lights and its possible to leave it on despite the 15 min timer on the lights.
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Fortunately just discovered it this morning from yesterday's drive.... and came directly here to find out the answer! Great info here!!!
