Parking and Tail lights stuck on

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Hi All

I'm new to the site. Thought I would join as I have an issue I would like to sort out with my 01 B4.

My parking/tail lights remain on no matter what happens.

Operate the light switch - NO change

Ignition off                      - NO change

Remove key                    - NO change

The only way I can turn them off is to remove the fuse. The headlights work fine and switch on and off no problem. I am guessing that it has something to do with the lighting relay or the switch stalk. It seems to be a welded contact in the relay. But I cannot find the relay for the lights.

Yes I have searched all over the site for wiring diagrams and service manuals for an hour and I cannot find a link to one so can someone help me out please. I am sick of looking like I am hotwiring the car everytime I get in and out at night!!!!!

So far - Great site.
Cheers
Taffy

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Re: Parking and Tail lights stuck on

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Welcome to OzLiberty mate.

I may be wrong, but i think these are neutral switched ie always 12V on them and the neutral is switched to activate them. Id check the wiring loom to see if the neutral switch wire is shorted to ground somewhere.

It may be a bugger to find though. I dont think there is a relay for just the parkers, these are switched straight on from the stalk im pretty sure.

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Re: Parking and Tail lights stuck on

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Welcome, switch on top of the steering column. Turns the parkers and tail lights on independently of main switch and ignition. Turn it off and ya set.:beach:

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thatsgoodsquishy;144893 wrote:

Welcome, switch on top of the steering column. Turns the parkers and tail lights on independently of main switch and ignition. Turn it off and ya set.:beach:
I wasnt sure if Gen3's had this. Hopefully its that easy big_smile .

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Hahahaha "the switch"

it fools everybody, so dont worry.

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evil_B4;144903 wrote:

Hahahaha "the switch"

it fools everybody, so dont worry.
It's amazing how a simple switch has caught out so many owners, one good reason to RTFM from cover to cover as soon as you buy any car. lol

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thatsgoodsquishy;144893 wrote:

Welcome, switch on top of the steering column. Turns the parkers and tail lights on independently of main switch and ignition. Turn it off and ya set.:beach:
If this is correct then I am feeling a bit foolish at the moment!!!!

But at least it could be that simple.

Lets hope

By the way thanks for all the welcome messages and posts.

Makes me want to stay:)

TAFFY
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Yep


THAT F&%KIN SWITCH:***:

Thanks all for solving my puzzle:)

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Hi Taffy,

Welcome along to the forums mate, we've all been had by that bloody switch at one stage in the past!

Enjoy!

Cheers,
Nik

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Re: Parking and Tail lights stuck on

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About time someone wrote up a DIY for this problem?

Let me try...

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"Parkers / Tail Lights not turning off after ignition swithed off & key removed"

Time required: 2 seconds
Tools required: 1 finger (or your nose, a toe, someone elses fingers)
Difficulty: :crazy:

Step 1: Realise the lights dont go out, and FREAK OUT

Step 2: DO NOT READ THE OWNERS MANUAL

Step 3: Post a "Please help" thread on every Subaru forum you can find

Step 4: Wonder to yourself what that switch on the steering column does

Step 5: Have people on forums respond with amusing comments

Step 6: Flick the switch, then bash your head against the steering wheel

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Mods, feel free to make this a stick!

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Re: Parking and Tail lights stuck on

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all good mate, know a guy with a forester who kept taking his fuse out for a week everytime he stopped coz he didnt know why the lights wouldnt go off, i prob wouldnt have found it if the P.O. hadnt shown me.

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Re: Parking and Tail lights stuck on

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sadly i feel victim to this stupid button also!!!!

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Re: Parking and Tail lights stuck on

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we all have at some point...

mostly when washing my car i'll walk away afterwards and be like... GOD DAMN SWITCH!! and have to go back...

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