First problem
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Burning Brakes
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First problem
I know that there have been threads on this , but i can't seem to find them . The interior lights staying on (rear view mirror).
I tried everything i could think of to get them to shut off , no luck.
finally after about 30 minutes they shut off on there own...Weird !
Anyone ever find out which component/diode is the problem ? The vette is about due for it's first oil change and i would like to get it fixed. Thanks in advance .
I tried everything i could think of to get them to shut off , no luck.
finally after about 30 minutes they shut off on there own...Weird !
Anyone ever find out which component/diode is the problem ? The vette is about due for it's first oil change and i would like to get it fixed. Thanks in advance .
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I know that there have been threads on this , but i can't seem to find them . The interior lights staying on (rear view mirror).
I tried everything i could think of to get them to shut off , no luck.
finally after about 30 minutes they shut off on there own...Weird !
Anyone ever find out which component/diode is the problem ? The vette is about due for it's first oil change and i would like to get it fixed. Thanks in advance .
I tried everything i could think of to get them to shut off , no luck.
finally after about 30 minutes they shut off on there own...Weird !
Anyone ever find out which component/diode is the problem ? The vette is about due for it's first oil change and i would like to get it fixed. Thanks in advance .
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most likely the dimmer switch as noted by others. fairly common to inadvertantly turn it on while cleaning the interior. also check your DIC settings to see how long you have the lights staying on and change it to the lowest time setting. good luck!
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Get in the car and make sure that both of your doors are fully closed. An open or ajar door will keep the lights on. Second, once inside the car look for this button and press it.
If you rotate this switch it will adjust the instrument panel dim level. If you press it it will turn on and off the rear view mirror lights.
There are also two switches on the rear view mirror. If in your quest to turn the lights off you tried those switches you may have in fact turned on the map lights. Once you press the dimmer switch it will not be immediate if the door has been open. It takes about 30 seconds for the lights to dim to off once the doors have been open. Also, trying to press it with the door open it will not show any success as the open door will keep them on. That is why I recommend getting in the car with all doors and hatches closed and waiting for 30 seconds and then try pressing the buttons.
If you rotate this switch it will adjust the instrument panel dim level. If you press it it will turn on and off the rear view mirror lights.
There are also two switches on the rear view mirror. If in your quest to turn the lights off you tried those switches you may have in fact turned on the map lights. Once you press the dimmer switch it will not be immediate if the door has been open. It takes about 30 seconds for the lights to dim to off once the doors have been open. Also, trying to press it with the door open it will not show any success as the open door will keep them on. That is why I recommend getting in the car with all doors and hatches closed and waiting for 30 seconds and then try pressing the buttons.
Last edited by talon90; Feb 21, 2009 at 02:56 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks everyone ! I finally got them to shut off after pressing
that button about , "who knows how many times" , and trying
different combinations.
I don't think that the button is making good contact or it
is intermitient contact.
When i go in for the first oil change i will have them order me a new switch/button.
Meanwhile i will keep and eye on it / test it. Thanks again !!
that button about , "who knows how many times" , and trying
different combinations.
I don't think that the button is making good contact or it
is intermitient contact.
When i go in for the first oil change i will have them order me a new switch/button.
Meanwhile i will keep and eye on it / test it. Thanks again !!
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