Parking Lights Stuck On

radryan03 · 05-24-2008, 08:54 PM

Did some searches and could not find anything - my parking lights say on regardless of the car being on (key in ignition rolled two stops forward). I have to remove a 20 amp fuse in the engine compartment to make them go off when the car is not in use. I had a check engine light for a couple days last week and it went off about the same time the parking lights started staying on. Anyone seen this before? Thanks. Ryan

toddlamp · 05-24-2008, 09:18 PM

There is a switch on top of the steering column. It allows the parking lights to be activated at any time. Try flipping that.

thatguy · 05-24-2008, 09:33 PM

oo i remember freaking out about this one

Peaty · 05-24-2008, 10:18 PM

Why can't I turn off my Parking Lights? - ScoobyMods

Humm 13,812 hits, I'm guessing you aren't the first one to do this ;)

Roo · 05-24-2008, 10:39 PM

Of course, there's the one found here:

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulle...ur-help-29115/

^in the sticky section of common problems.

Bass Ackwards · 05-25-2008, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddlamp

There is a switch on top of the steering column. It allows the parking lights to be activated at any time. Try flipping that.

I forget about that almost every time i wipe my dash down and it drives me KNUTZ for like five minutes until i remember that switch is there.

flstffxe · 05-25-2008, 07:05 AM

That switch has to be some sort of running gag by Subaru engineers.

bbottomley · 05-25-2008, 08:22 AM

Welcome, Ryan! You've survived the initiation and now you're a full member here!

2.5x_sleeper · 05-25-2008, 10:52 AM

^^ What he said! That stupid switch gave me a dead battery when I first got my '03!

Bobby...

sam18142 · 05-25-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbottomley

Welcome, Ryan! You've survived the initiation and now you're a full member here!

^^^^ L O L ^^^^

radryan03 · 05-27-2008, 10:18 AM

Mother Focker! - it is that f-ing switch. I feel like an idiot. &^%$#~!!! I had the car cleaned on Friday - they must have hit it while wiping off the dash.

What is the point of that switch?

I ran searches for parking lights and didnt come up with anything - hence my post. Sorry to repeat topic.

Thanks for the replies - much appreciated.

pleiad7 · 05-27-2008, 10:20 AM

The point of that switch is pretty well explained in the link Peaty posted.

And watch the language please... dodging the swear filter really isn't necessary.

STI_S204 · 05-27-2008, 10:26 AM

...And NOW your are official Suby owner...

bbottomley · 05-27-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radryan03

What is the point of that switch?

In some countries, many years ago, before streetlights became common, you had to leave the parking lights on when you parked, so as not to cause an accident. They're still with us.

toddlamp · 05-27-2008, 10:40 AM

I honestly like the fact that I can turn them on without the key on.

05-24-2008, 08:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
radryan03 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 11 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Parking Lights Stuck On Did some searches and could not find anything - my parking lights say on regardless of the car being on (key in ignition rolled two stops forward). I have to remove a 20 amp fuse in the engine compartment to make them go off when the car is not in use. I had a check engine light for a couple days last week and it went off about the same time the parking lights started staying on. Anyone seen this before? Thanks. Ryan

05-24-2008, 09:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
toddlamp President of MarkyD fan club Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 11,924 Gallery: 1 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	There is a switch on top of the steering column. It allows the parking lights to be activated at any time. Try flipping that. __________________ 06XT MT CGM Blouch TD05-18g 8cm equipped Starting to save for a 6spd swap.

05-24-2008, 10:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Peaty The Modfather Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lawrence, KS - Rock Chalk Posts: 6,861 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Why can't I turn off my Parking Lights? - ScoobyMods Humm 13,812 hits, I'm guessing you aren't the first one to do this ;) __________________ Peaty 2010 Legacy 3.6 R - Limited 2006 B9 Tribeca - Limited 1999 Miata - MX5

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Roo Dr. Detour Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Foresters' favorite town!! Posts: 5,511 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Of course, there's the one found here: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulle...ur-help-29115/ ^in the sticky section of common problems. __________________

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flstffxe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 1,939 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That switch has to be some sort of running gag by Subaru engineers. __________________ His 08 Fozzy Prem 5mt Hers 08 Fozzy base auto

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05-24-2008, 09:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
thatguy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Clemson,SC Posts: 232 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oo i remember freaking out about this one

05-25-2008, 08:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
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2.5x_sleeper Need more MODs! Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 9,091 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 25 reviews	^^ What he said! That stupid switch gave me a dead battery when I first got my '03! Bobby... __________________ '07 FSXT WRB AT - COBB dyno Protune - Stage 1 '03 X PBP AT +AVO turbo kit! (son's) '95 Neon Sport Last edited by 2.5x_sleeper; 05-25-2008 at 07:46 PM. Reason: Reworded...

05-27-2008, 10:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
radryan03 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 11 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mother Focker! - it is that f-ing switch. I feel like an idiot. &^%$#~!!! I had the car cleaned on Friday - they must have hit it while wiping off the dash. What is the point of that switch? I ran searches for parking lights and didnt come up with anything - hence my post. Sorry to repeat topic. Thanks for the replies - much appreciated.

05-27-2008, 10:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
pleiad7 The Seventh Sister Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North of the Bay Posts: 17,181 Gallery: 21 Feedback Score: 29 reviews	The point of that switch is pretty well explained in the link Peaty posted. And watch the language please... dodging the swear filter really isn't necessary. __________________ -Silke 04 FXT PP PSM ~ "Subed" 98 Forester S ~ "Slynki"

05-27-2008, 10:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
STI_S204 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 931 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	...And NOW your are official Suby owner... __________________ …what to do with the time that is given to us…

05-27-2008, 10:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
toddlamp President of MarkyD fan club Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 11,924 Gallery: 1 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I honestly like the fact that I can turn them on without the key on. __________________ 06XT MT CGM Blouch TD05-18g 8cm equipped Starting to save for a 6spd swap.

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