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Old 26-12-2005, 09:09 PM   #1
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G'day guys,

Got some probs with the interior lights not turning off. My car is a 99 Futura Wagon.

The large centre light and 2 rear passenger side lights won't turn off. I popped the fuse in the end to turn them off!

The doors are all closing ok, the manual light switch on the dash was off.

Any ideas?

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Old 26-12-2005, 11:01 PM   #2
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Switch in tailgate lock may have come away from lock, check for a loose switch. It's on the side of the lock, it can be seen without removing anything.
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Old 26-12-2005, 11:15 PM   #3
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The interior lights fade out after about a minute. If that doesn't work, they will go off after 1 hour, even if a door is open.
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Old 26-12-2005, 11:27 PM   #4
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I know whats wrong..Pull out the side back passengers light assemblies out and their globes.Close the door and the lights will close.Somehow they develop a short there.
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Old 27-12-2005, 12:14 AM   #5
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Thanks for the thoughts fellas,

I'll have a go at sorting it out tomorrow and then get back to you all.

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Old 06-01-2006, 07:46 PM   #6
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I know whats wrong..Pull out the side back passengers light assemblies out and their globes.Close the door and the lights will close.Somehow they develop a short there.
Tried it didn't work.

I noticed that the switch on one side felt a little sloppy and the globe on the other side was dimmer.

I think I'll replace both globes and if that doesn't work, I'll replace both globe assemblies.

I'll get back to you again.

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