1996 Toyota Camry Logo
Posted on Jan 30, 2009
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

1996 camry - parking lights and dash lights stay ON when the car is OFF - had to jump the car to get it going then noticed those light stayed ON

2 Answers

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

  • Contributor 2 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 19, 2009
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

Joined: Feb 19, 2009
Answers
2
Questions
0
Helped
1098
Points
6

Had the same issue...pretty strange! The keyless entry light relay is the problem. This is what flashes the light when you lock the doors, and It is stuck in the on position.

In my 1997 camry it is located under the dash on the drivers side. There is an number of relays on a backplane straight up above the brake peddal. They are generally black retangular boxes about an inch in length. The bad relay in my case was the one closest to the drivers side door. How I found it was to trigger the keyless entry and listen for the click when the lights flashed.

The relay pulls straight out of the socket similar to a fuse...it will probably take some plyers though. If the lights go out when you pull the relay, you probably have the right one.

Take the relay to the dealer; or I was able to find a replacement at NAPA for about $10. Just push the new relay back into the socket, and everything will be good as new! Hope this helps!

Anonymous

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.

Hot-Shot:

An expert who has answered 20 questions.

  • Expert 48 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 30, 2009
Anonymous
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.

Hot-Shot:

An expert who has answered 20 questions.

Joined: Jan 28, 2009
Answers
48
Questions
0
Helped
27535
Points
177

You can do one of two things: have the dimmer switch replaced, or unplug the fuse to your parking lights every time you turn your car off.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

My heater will not work plus my dash lights stay on even when the car is turned off

Reasons Your Car Won't Heat ' Heater Stopped Working ...

www.autobytel.com > MyGarage® > Car Ownership Tips
The only cure here is to replace the heater core. To prevent the problem from reoccurring, the cooling system should be flushed and refilled with a fresh 50/50 ...

Car Heater Not Working - Troubleshooting Repair Tips ...

? 4:05
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCkVjiPZA4o
Oct 1, 2013 - Uploaded by WiseAutoTools
When a car heater doesn't work, the most common cause is low coolant. When troubleshooting to try and ...

How to Fix a Car with No Heat (Easy) - YouTube

? 10:56
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XjXTVJhFLM
Nov 21, 2014 - Uploaded by ChrisFix
No heat in your car? Car not blowing hot air? This video will show you how to fix your car's heater whether ...
Dash Lights May Stay on Due to Malfunction in Ignition Switchrepairpal.com > Problems > Volvo > 850the dash lights stay on after I turn the car off, Volvo repair can't find probl ... We recently replaced the ignition switch (1996 Volvo 850) and the car starts ...Dashboard lights going berserk...even when car is off - Car ...community.cartalk.com/.../dashboard-lights-going-berserk-even-when-c...Feb 11, 2013 - Dashboard lights going berserk...even when car is off. di k .... electrical systems the power to the cluster is turned OFF with the ignition switch. ... However, the abs light is one of the lights that stays faintly lit with car on or off.Radio and dashlights remains ON when car is OFF - 2014 ...jeepcherokeeclub.com/.../16673-radio-dashlights-remains-when-car-off....Jan 15, 2014 - 10 posts - ‎5 authorsRadio and dashlights shuts off properly when the car is OFF. .... door handle evenwithout key with me. just stay on for a m inute. notice it when i ...Dash lights won't turn off. - TDIClub Forumsforums.tdiclub.com > VW TDI Discussion Areas > TDI 101Jun 1, 2004 - I started the car, then noticed the dash lights were on before I turned on... I fiddled with the switch--even unplugging the standard NA light switch the dash lights .... If they stay the same, is it the normal brightness or dimmer?


0helpful
1answer

Parking, dash lights stay on

sounds like your relay is going out lights stay on for about three minutes then go out is normal but for them to stay on is not .make sure your dash dimmer switch is in correct position also you can before you go in turn lights on then off that will reset timer.
0helpful
1answer

1996 Toyota Camry idles high randomly?

Check and see if it has thrown any codes. Autozone will hook up their OBD for free. My thinking it is a sensor or a vacuum leak. Good luck.
2helpful
1answer

I have a 1996 Saab 900 when I start the car and turn on the head lights the dash lights will turn on and then go out. Along with the dash lights, the radio lights and the lights along the shifter...

It could be a bad connection or a bad headlight switch, but there is also a safety switch on the car that turns the dash lights out when you lose your tail lights, so before you go any further check if your tail lights are working, your car may just be telling you about another problem.
0helpful
1answer
0helpful
1answer

My 94 camry (2.2L) wont turn over. hit the starter and it started, so i changed it. next day same issue. lights stay bright during the attempt to start, interior clock and radio i notice go dim/off while...

what lights? headlights? dash lights? I would check the connections. If its the starter usually you will hear a heavy "click" when you turn the key.
2helpful
2answers

Ford f250 running lights, dash lights and parking lights stay on

Had the same problem and it was a short in the trailer light hook-up.
0helpful
1answer

Brake lights stay on only when lights are on

check common rail. maybe the problem concerns with a lack of ground (car chassis), and the return path is made through the other bulbs.
Use a 400-grade sand paper to clean the contacts and the metal part of the bulbs.
0helpful
2answers

Passenger side front and rear parking lights staying on

Return the direction indicator stalk to the central rest position to cancel the parking lights.
Not finding what you are looking for?

374 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Toyota Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Ronny Bennett Sr.
Ronny Bennett Sr.

Level 3 Expert

6988 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Are you a Toyota Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...