rob_dogg55

Let me first say I have never had an electronic issue with the car, its not the brake sensor, and no I haven't done anything electric or changed anything.

So this morning 4am-4:30 car works great, 6-6:15 car works great. I get off work at 12 noon hop in, turn my fogs on and lights. I get home and notice as I get out my running lights are on. Hmmm...I go in the car, and the switch is off. I turn them full on, full off. Still stuck in the running lights position.

My tail lights, running lights, and dash lights are stuck on. I dont get it. I pulled the battery positive and the fuse for the "dash lights".

Any ideas or anyone have an idea what this might be or what might cause this?

I HATE electrical issues because its the smallest thing usually, but there are soooooo many factors and variables.

Hatchy-Ownzjo0

sounds like you got a broken switch?

rob_dogg55

which switch? Its not the brake lights staying on. Its the running lights, dash lights, and corner lights. Like I leave my car on the ACC switch.

rob_dogg55

bump for awnsers......

Hatchy-Ownzjo0

I would think the switch on the lighting stock.. The first click on switch.. Must have broken when you switched them on and now wont go off? Thats the only thing I can think of. You know.. one click forward to turn on your running lights, another click forward to turn on the headlights.. Those can break, unfortunately.

rob_dogg55

How do you remove the "stick?" Can I just take apart my column and figure it out? Is it pretty simple. Damnit this **** pisses me off. Rawr! Do I have replace the whole unit, or is there just a little switch inside?

rob_dogg55

ttt. need to get this solved

wrx-killer-Sti-eater

iTrader: (1)

your gonna have to replace the switch which is the handel part. Look around for them in the forsale thread. I see this all the time.

rob_dogg55

So I pulled the steering column apart. And unplugged the 7-8 plug from the back of the lighting "stick" and bam the lights turn off. So I too think that the switch inside is broke. Thanks guys. Anyone know how to remove it? Ive taken the 2 screws from the front but limited mobility to see others. I will search inthe meantime, but any help is VERY appreciated.

rob_dogg55

Anyone with a diagram/know how to remove the stalk?

rob_dogg55

OK well I pulled the "Combination Light Switch" is what the Helms calls it. Its the Lighting stalk on the left side of the steering wheel. I pulled it apart and the tip of the switch is broke. I manually worked the lights and they turn off, ACC, and on.

Sweetness, so as a temp fix for the next 48hours I am putting stages of super glue on the tip to get it nice and semi-strong. Then I will go to a U-pull-it yard and get a new one.

rob_dogg55

Using super glue for the tip didnt work however I used a 1/4in. tip of a zip tie and super glue to get my lights working until I can get a new OEM piece