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Some cars had a delayed headlight turn-off system, to keep the lights on for a minute or two after the car was turned off. This was to provide you a courtesy light as you walked up to your front door.
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Why do head lights stay on when car is off?
There are many reasons why a head light would stay on when car is off. These lights could be automatic.
Why would the head lights of your car remain on after the ignition is switched off?
Hey Humayun==It would help if you stated what kind of car you have. If you have automatic headlights there is a module under the dash that controls them and it is bad. On some cars, the lights stay on until the door is opened. GoodluckJoe
Why do head lights stay on 2004 Mazda 3 even when car is off?
Is it locked?? It should go off.
Side lights stay on when car is locked?
yes the side lights can stay on
What make's the interior lights stay on in the dash after the car is turned off?
you didnt specify year, but its time delayed electronically. Assuming they do eventually turn off, all is well. It's 1995 Cadillac Concours the interior lights, and head lights go out when I cut the car off but the dashboard lights stay on.
Why would the parking lights stay on after the car is put into park and the engine is turned off?
if you leave the parking lights switch "ON" the lights will remain on, even if the car has been turned off.
Why are they called head and tail lights?
cause the head lights r one the head of the car, the front and the taillights are on the back of the car also known as the tails
Why does your interior lights on your olds alero stay on?
lights on my 2001 oldsmoblie alero stay on after car is shutoff
Why would my interior lights come on and stay on after I turn off engine and pull key out?
yes, because your lights run on your car battery
Why would the tail lights stay on evn when the car is off in your Nissan altima?
Because the switch is in the on position
Why would dash lights stay on when car is off on a 2003 Chevy cavalier?
I have a 2003 chevy cavalier instrument clusterpanel lights stay on with the car off and it crank up and run fine but none of the gauges work after i put a new battery
Why do marker lights stay on?
If they stay on for a short time after leaving the car on a new vehicle, that is normal. If they car is older or the lights just stay on, it is one of a few things. 1. The parking lights were left on. 2. The light switch is bad 3. There is a short in the wiring to the lights.
