Bad parking lamp switch drains battery - LotusTalk

Kaliuzhkin · 08-02-2009, 10:09 AM

Coming home last night, I found that the parking lamp switch would not turn off. I'm not going to try to repair this myself. The car is still under warranty and I'll try to bring it to a dealer soon.

My concern is the current draw. I can minimize the instrument backlighting, but the parking lamps remain on. Wouldn't this drain the battery if I leave it parked overnight? My solution is to disconnect the battery. I don't know why, but this doesn't set off the alarm.

Is there any harm in disconnecting the battery and reconnecting it every time I use the car? Any other suggestions?

I'm not interested in learning how to access the innards, so even if there's a simple wire to unplug, I might not be able to get to that wire.

Kaliuzhkin · 08-02-2009, 06:35 PM

Problem solved.

If I disconnect the battery and then reconnect it, the light goes off.

apk919 · 08-02-2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaliuzhkin

Problem solved.

If I disconnect the battery and then reconnect it, the light goes off.

Sounds like a switch pack module problem...

TheViper · 08-02-2009, 06:44 PM

Or you can pull the fuse F16.
Michael

08-02-2009, 10:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kaliuzhkin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fresh Meadows, N.Y., N.Y. Posts: 420	Bad parking lamp switch drains battery Coming home last night, I found that the parking lamp switch would not turn off. I'm not going to try to repair this myself. The car is still under warranty and I'll try to bring it to a dealer soon. My concern is the current draw. I can minimize the instrument backlighting, but the parking lamps remain on. Wouldn't this drain the battery if I leave it parked overnight? My solution is to disconnect the battery. I don't know why, but this doesn't set off the alarm. Is there any harm in disconnecting the battery and reconnecting it every time I use the car? Any other suggestions? I'm not interested in learning how to access the innards, so even if there's a simple wire to unplug, I might not be able to get to that wire. __________________ Dan the K. Solar Yellow '06 Lotus Elise "How many syllables, Mario?"

08-02-2009, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kaliuzhkin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fresh Meadows, N.Y., N.Y. Posts: 420	Problem solved. If I disconnect the battery and then reconnect it, the light goes off. __________________ Dan the K. Solar Yellow '06 Lotus Elise "How many syllables, Mario?"

08-02-2009, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheViper Alarmed & Dangerous Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 3,203	Or you can pull the fuse F16. Michael __________________ Cobra OEM - Alarm, Immobilizer, CDL Emergency Override with warranty Additional Emergency Touch Keys - see link above Brand New Cobra Alarm Remote with warranty Cobra Remote Key Fob Strap Cobra Window Closing Module - Add to your existing Cobra alarm 3 Piece Front Clam Protection Kit with Center Bumper Undertray Removal Tool INFORMATION Improved AC & Heating System Battery Choices & Information Remote Key Fob, Alarm & Immobilizer Programming Light Bulb Conversions 2005

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