Interior Lights won't turn off?

[alexk]

I have a 2002 xlt v8, the interior lights will not turn off when I get out unless I manually shut them off via the switch next to the exterior lights. I can keep doing that but it would be nice to have them do it by themselves. Any solutions?

They will turn off once I turn the car on but once it turn it off they stay on.


Thanks!

 

[gsmaclean]

They're supposed to stay on for a little while...how long have you been waiting?

 

[alexk]

The longest I have waited was 5 mintutes. I havent wanted to wait any longer than that so I dont drain the battery.

 

[patrick112390]

not sure but it could be one of your door lock/latch needs to be lubed..because if it is saying you have a door open it will cut on the lights so you can see getting out at night!, i would try some good liquid wrench brand silicone lubricant (spray) and liberally (obama liberally) spray it all in your latches see if that does anything......

 

[alexk]

Thanks Patrick I will try that. Idk if it would make a difference but there is no warning light saying a door is open.

 

[patrick112390]

Thanks Patrick I will try that. Idk if it would make a difference but there is no warning light saying a door is open.

alrighttt hm then that may not be it... my 03 had the door ajar light on in the dash and the lights would stay on, until i lubed the locks, opened and shut tem a few times, and that fixed it.....its worth a shot right? wd40 may work 2

 

[alexk]

Alright thanks, Im gonna go out now and try the WD40 its worth a shot. If not I guess I will just take it to the dealer later, I can live with it now but its annoying getting in when its dark.

 

[alexk]

Well I just went out and put some WD on them and I realized the door ajar light doesnt work!! lol The lights didnt shut when I locked it but Im letting them sit for a minute.


Thanks for the help.

 

[alexk]

It worked!!! Thanks so much!! The dealer I bought it from was great so Im sure they can grease them for me with the proper stuff.

 

[patrick112390]

It worked!!! Thanks so much!! The dealer I bought it from was great so Im sure they can grease them for me with the proper stuff.

haha nice!!!! im gonna tell you the stuff we use at the dealership is high quality stuff, but its like cologn, expensive, and you only get about 2 oz..... any silicone spray should get the job done

 

[alexk]

Well if they are going to charge me Ill just save my money and spray it with the WD every couple weeks.

 

[hckynut]

I had the same problem on my '04 and took it into the dealership under extended warranty. It was there for 2 weeks before they could figure out what was wrong with it. They had to pull the whole dash apart..

 

[alexk]

^^^ Really? The WD worked for about a day under heavy use but then it started again. I know its definatly a door because when I put the key in it dings over and over. Im pretty sure it may be the driver door, I have a friend at an autobody shop who is going to try and get me some of the proper grease.