My Jeep liberty fog lamp switch will not pull out unless the control for the headlights is turned on first. Could this be the reason?
pull out on the end of the lights switch
pull out on the end of the lights switch
There is no switch to activate or deactivate the brake lights on a 1988 Nissan. The brake lights automatically turn on any time the brakes are pressed.
Turn the headlight swith on to activate the lights and then pull the switch outwards - towards yourself being in the Driver's seat. A yellow symbol next to the Headlight Switch should light up and the Fog Lights will come on. "Let there be light........."
Check all the door and light switches, they are turned on by twisting the light switch to the left, also the pin switches on the doors will activate the cabin lights.
Could be a couple of problems, one lose wire in pig tail harness, but since you say its both back up lights it may be a relay switch when you place into reverse the switch does not respond to activate the lights
If your 2003 has features similar to my 2000, all the lights shut off with the key. The manufacturer has supplied a switch on top of the steering column to activate the parking lights when you are, well, parked. Check to see if that switch is turned on. --Ken
my 02 liberty was doing the same thing. the dealer told me it was the light swith that operates the lights getting stuck. they ordered a new one. But before i had it put in I noticed if I jiggled the switch they would go off. so after a few days of playing with the switch the lights went out. haven't had anymore problems in the past 4 months
Is it possible there are 2 separate problems in your case? Here is half an answer. I would look for a single cause instead of this switch, but keep it in mind: A switch underneath the brake pedal must be pressed to activate the brake lights. It is an easy switch to put in, but it takes specific steps to set the distance to the pedal, for it to work.
A switch is often used to activate a circuit.
Ignition switch
The DRL system does not need to be "activated", it is automatic and turns the lights on at reduced power whenever the engine is running with the park brake off. If the lights you are looking at are down low in the bumper at each corner, these are fog lights. There is a switch just below the headlight switch. Some Mercury models required you to pull out on the headlight switch. Check the owners' manual for proper operation.