fri3ndly Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I walked out to my Supra this evening to find that the sidelights were on. I got in and found that they were on despite the lights being switched off which was strange. Anyway I proceeded to go for a drive to get some grub and when I arrived at the takeaway I switched them off and they were propery off, but then when I returned to the car they were on again. I'm worried this can't be good for my battery...the car is sitting on my drive with it's front and rear lights on and there's nothing I can do Any advice? Did a search but seems nobody has a car playing tricks on them like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slicknick Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I would at least pull the fuse for now to save your battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rsand85 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I walked out to my Supra this evening to find that the sidelights were on. I got in and found that they were on despite the lights being switched off which was strange. Anyway I proceeded to go for a drive to get some grub and when I arrived at the takeaway I switched them off and they were propery off, but then when I returned to the car they were on again. I'm worried this can't be good for my battery...the car is sitting on my drive with it's front and rear lights on and there's nothing I can do Any advice? Did a search but seems nobody has a car playing tricks on them like this! sounds a bit like a bas earth somewhare dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fri3ndly Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 I would at least pull the fuse for now to save your battery. OK will do. Anyone know which of the fuses it is to save me pulling them out one by one and checking the lights are off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slicknick Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 It should say on the inside of the fuse box lid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Are the dash lights on too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fri3ndly Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Are the dash lights on too? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fri3ndly Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 It should say on the inside of the fuse box lid? Haha oh yeh. Ok I pulled out the 'tail' fuse which turned off tail, side and number plate lights. Still got dash lights on though so must be another fuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Well, there two parts common to the side lights and dash... The actual switch its self, or in item called an Intergration Relay http://www.internetwork.org.uk/manual/system/taillight/taillight.htm http://www.internetwork.org.uk/manual/system/illumi/illumi.htm Common to both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Well, there two parts common to the side lights and dash... The actual switch its self, or in item called an Intergration Relay http://www.internetwork.org.uk/manual/system/taillight/taillight.htm http://www.internetwork.org.uk/manual/system/illumi/illumi.htm Common to both. Well done Si. Money would be on the relay then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Well done Si. Money would be on the relay then? hard to say, as everything also goes through the main light swich on the stalk. This uses a switch earth setup - as mentioned already, could be iffy earth, but in the switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I have a spare light stalk if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 hard to say, as everything also goes through the main light swich on the stalk. This uses a switch earth setup - as mentioned already, could be iffy earth, but in the switch Good info should it ever happen to other members. I just thought that relays were prone to sticking, especially in cold weather. I am judging this by some of the stuff that goes on at work although it may not be relevant when it comes to cars. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Good info should it ever happen to other members. I just thought that relays were prone to sticking, especially in cold weather. I am judging this by some of the stuff that goes on at work although it may not be relevant when it comes to cars. H. Fair one, but as I gather, this "intergration relay" is electroinc relay - no mechanical moving parts.. logic etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Fair one, but as I gather, this "intergration relay" is electroinc relay - no mechanical moving parts.. logic etc... Cool. I have been on this forum 6 years and still know bugger all about what goes on behind the dash or under the bonnet for that matter...lol.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Cool. I have been on this forum 6 years and still know bugger all about what goes on behind the dash or under the bonnet for that matter...lol.!! me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Cool. I have been on this forum 6 years and still know bugger all about what goes on behind the dash or under the bonnet for that matter...lol.!! You know don't you? Every time I came round you just leave me to it whilst you play COD instead of learning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I have an integration relay if you need it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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