I have a problem with the parking lights staying on. I have to disconnect the battery for them to go off. I have a new light switch coming, but wondering if this is a problem seen before. Also need to replace turn signal switch in steering column. Is there any correlation?
Thanks J. K.
Some more info would be helpful.
There are a few simple tests you can do to help narrow down the possible causes.
1) The turn signals are a 15a fuse and only powered when the ignition is "ON" or "ACC"
2) The park and hazard lights have individual 20a fuses, and are always powered.
3) The turn and hazard circuits have individual relays.
There is really no set order of testing I can give you without knowing more of the symptoms.
However, if you pull the fuses for the turn signals and the hazards, ignition key to"OFF" or removed, and ALL the lights (front and rear side markers as well as lights in the grill and tail lights) are still on that would pretty much point you to the parking lights as you stated.
If they go out then individually removing fuses/relays for turn and/or hazards will help if you need to go in that direction.
As BW asked, what are the symptoms you're having with the turn signals/switch?