Help diagnose: courtesy lights always on *SOLVED*

[BillBoost37]

Re: Help diagnose: courtesy lights always on

I'd unhook all the doors and see if you can get the code

Then add one in and find out where it's coming from.

 

[BrandonHall10]

Re: Help diagnose: courtesy lights always on

Here's what I'm thinking:

1.) Disconnect the battery (to reset the code).
2.) Disconnect all 4 doors
3.) Reconnect the battery
4.) Do something to trigger the courtesy lights*
5.) Check for code.

*Obviously opening a door won't turn them on now. Would hitting the unlock button on the fob trigger them? Maybe courtesy light switch in headlamp switch, or ???)

 

[BrandonHall10]

Re: Help diagnose: courtesy lights always on

Minor victory!! I disconnected this plug on the right side of the package shelf and the remaining lights timed out appropriately.

Looks like the problem is isolated to the overhead wiring. Hopefully I can find what's wrong without pulling the headliner. That's tomorrows problem...

 

[BrandonHall10]

Found it. Pinched wire at the rear passenger courtesy light. That little post was squishing the wire against the body. Peeled the insulation back, inspected and re-taped. Carefully re-installed, and all is well.

Full disclosure: This was probably my fault. When I installed the LED's, I pulled the whole assembly out because I couldn't get at the old 194 bulb when it was all together. A mistake is only a mistake if you can't fix it, right? :th_thumb-up:

 

[Scottydoggs]

thats all it takes some times. one pinched wire, and poof it all goes to hell.

good find.

 

[BrandonHall10]

Thanks! That was literally the last spot I was going to check before the whole headliner came out. Fortunately it didn't have to come to that.