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Offline marky-gee

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headlights always on when key turned
« on: 29 October 2010, 18:55 »
my headlights seem to be on all the time when im driving or when i turn the key to number II.  Has anyone had this problem before?
Or does anyone have any suggestions? iv'e done a forum search but cant find any other related threads

Mk3 Golf GTI (8v)

light switch works for everything but just cant turn off headlights.
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Re: headlights always on when key turned
« Reply #1 on: 29 October 2010, 19:20 »
what car would be a good start. could be the light switch when faulty. do you hear a beep or a buzzer when you open the drivers side door? any lights on the speedo stay on?
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Re: headlights always on when key turned
« Reply #2 on: 29 October 2010, 19:42 »
nope headlights are on soon as the car is started....everything else is fine...the buzzer isn't on(unless the switch is turned to on)
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Re: headlights always on when key turned
« Reply #3 on: 29 October 2010, 21:25 »
someone prob messed with the lighting like the volvo in sweden (i thinks) as its always dark?
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Re: headlights always on when key turned
« Reply #4 on: 30 October 2010, 00:07 »
Headlamp switch burnt out maybe.
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Re: headlights always on when key turned
« Reply #5 on: 30 October 2010, 08:48 »
is there anyway to check it ?
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Re: headlights always on when key turned
« Reply #6 on: 30 October 2010, 09:03 »
Quote from: marky-gee on 30 October 2010, 08:48
is there anyway to check it ?

Unplug it and see if they go out.
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Re: headlights always on when key turned
« Reply #7 on: 30 October 2010, 09:09 »
Quote from: Wayne on 30 October 2010, 09:03
Quote from: marky-gee on 30 October 2010, 08:48
is there anyway to check it ?

Unplug it and see if they go out.

Now thats a plan !!!

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Re: headlights always on when key turned
« Reply #8 on: 30 October 2010, 22:05 »
Unplugged the switch and the lights stayed on !!!

Back to square one !
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Re: headlights always on when key turned
« Reply #9 on: 30 October 2010, 22:10 »
Quote from: marky-gee on 30 October 2010, 22:05
Unplugged the switch and the lights stayed on !!!

Back to square one !

Fault is in the headlamp wiring then
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