Parking Lights Stuck On

radryan03 · 05-24-2008, 09:54 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, 10:18 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, 10:33 PM

oo i remember freaking out about this one

Peaty · 05-24-2008, 11:18 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, 11:39 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, 06:13 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, 08:05 AM

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

bbottomley · 05-25-2008, 09:22 AM

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

2.5x_sleeper · 05-25-2008, 11:52 AM

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

Bobby...

sam18142 · 05-25-2008, 03:39 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, 11:18 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, 11:20 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, 11:26 AM

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

bbottomley · 05-27-2008, 11:39 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, 11:40 AM

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

05-24-2008, 09:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
radryan03 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	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, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
toddlamp President of MarkyD fan club Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 9,451 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	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

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Peaty The Modfather Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lawrence, Kansas 04 MT F-XT Cobb Stage 2 & 06 B9 Tribeca Posts: 5,889 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 4 / 100%	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 04 -XT 06 B9 Tribeca & 99 Miata ScoobyMods peatpics

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Roo Dr. Detour Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Foresters' favorite town!! Posts: 5,308 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 8 / 100%	Of course, there's the one found here: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulle...ur-help-29115/ ^in the sticky section of common problems. __________________ -There is no such thing as can't, only won't.

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flstffxe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 487 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	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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thatguy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Clemson,SC Posts: 180 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	oo i remember freaking out about this one

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2.5x_sleeper Need more MODs! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,235 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	^^ What he said! That stupid switch gave me a dead battery when I first got my '03! Bobby... __________________ 2003 Pacifica Blue Pearl Metallic 2.5X 4EAT +AVO turbo kit! Last edited by 2.5x_sleeper : 05-25-2008 at 08:46 PM. Reason: Reworded...

05-27-2008, 11:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
radryan03 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	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, 11:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
pleiad7 The Seventh Sister Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Redneck yard of the week, near Forest(er)ville, CA Posts: 13,036 Gallery: 8 iTrader: 16 / 100%	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" 92 SVX LS-L ~ x2

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STI_S204 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 881 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 6 / 100%	...And NOW your are official Suby owner... __________________ …what to do with the time that is given to us…

05-27-2008, 11:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
toddlamp President of MarkyD fan club Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 9,451 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	I honestly like the fact that I can turn them on without the key on. __________________ 06XT MT CGM Blouch TD05-18g 8cm equipped

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