Lights wont turn off!

[Midnight Sun]

Oh my electrical!


First electrical problem with the car (that I can't figure out). The lights WILL NOT TURN OFF. The switch feels the same as it always has, but nada, it doesnt do anything. I cant even turn the high beams off.

Any ideas?

[golde30]

check the relays. if you really have to turn them off, take the relays out.

[ZiMMie]

Yes, ill 2nd the relay.
Its prolly stuck.

[Midnight Sun]

So if the relay fails the lights will stay on?

I'd assumed it would be the exact opposite.

[Mike325]

I agree to pull the relays, but I don't think that a new one would fix the problem. It might, but there are other things to check first. You should check your switch. The switch sends the power to the relays to then turn the lights on. It could very well be that your switch is not working properly any more. It could easily fell the same, but not work correcly anymore.

Do you have a meter? You could pull the relays and check for voltage at the pins with the switch to headlights on and with it in the off position. If the voltage is still there, then the switch is no good.

[WillisE30]

Unplug the switch, if that works you found the problem. If not call me tomorrow and remind me to help you out.