Where is the timer located that controls the dome and outside mirrors lights?

Check your rheostat located just left of your steering column.

take out the dome light and see if that stops the short> if it does replace the dome light.

this is for the base model

FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1983-90 LINCOLN TOWN CAR) The fuse panel is located in the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. To expose fuse panel, remove lower steering column finish panel.

Fuse & Circuit Breaker Identification

· 1 - 15 Amp Stoplights, Hazard Warning Lights, Speed Control Module, Trailer Tow Relays, Cornering Light Relay (1983-89)
· 2 - 8.25 Amp (Circuit Breaker) Windshield Wiper/Washer
· 3 - Blank
· 4 - 15 Amp Taillights, Side Marker, License Light, Parking & Coach Lights, Cluster Illumination, Trailer Tow Relay
· 5 - 15 Amp Turn Signal & Back-Up Lights, Trailer Tow Relay, Cornering Light Relays, Heated Rear Window Relay, Rear Defrost (1988-90), A/C Clutch & ATC Module (1990), Load Leveling (1990)
· 6 - 20 Amp Heated Rear Window Control, Speed Control Module & Clock Display, Illuminated Entry Module, Power Window & Police Accy Relays, Fuel Filler Door Release (1983-87), A/C Clutch & Cornering Lights (1983-89), Deck Lid Release (1987-90), Tripminder
· 7 - 10 Amp Daytime Running Light Resistor (1990)
· 8 - 15 Amp Dome LP-Clock, Key Warning Chimes & Electric Mirrors, Courtesy & Visor Mirror Lights, Autolight & Illuminated Entry Modules, Tripminder, Electronic Radio Memory, Trunk & Underhood Lights
· 9 - 15/30 Amp Heater Blower (15 Amp), AC/ATC Blower (30 Amp)
· 10 - Blank
· 11 - 20 Amp Radio & Power Antenna, CB Radio
· 12 - 20 Amp Door Cigarette Lighters, Power Seats & Door Locks (30 Amp), Tailgate Power Window (1983-89)
· 13 - 5 Amp Illuminated Outside Thermometer, Instrument Panel Lights
· 14 - 20/25 Amp (Circuit Breaker) Flash-To-Pass, Sun Roof, Power Windows
· 15 - 10 Amp Taillights, Parking, Side Marker/Coach, License Lights
· 16 - 20 Amp Horn & Front Cigarette Lighter
· 17 - 15 Amp Electronic Cluster, Message Center
· 18 - 10 Amp Warning Indicator Lights, Throttle Solenoid Positioner, Low Fuel Module & Autolight System, Dual Timer Buzzer & Electronic Chimes, Electronic Message Center

Your 2000 Corvette has a dome light? They didn't come with one. The interior lights are basically map lights and they are located on the rear view mirror.

Sounds like the timer might be bad. Good luck.

Sounds like there is a loose ground wire inside the door panel, but the doorjam switch should be what determines the off and on. It is located in the doorjam.

Sometimes the wiring that goes through the doorjam can hide a broken wire inside. There are more connections in the drivers door because it is the Master location for all the other locks and windows.

Go to Autozone.com for wiring diagrams for free. Just register your car and you can get chassis diagrams to show where the wires are for that circuit.

If you are going to fool around with the wiring, disconect the battery first. The only big thing is the controls for the outside mirror can make the removal of the door a little more difficult.

i would hazard a guess and say that wires in the rubber boot from the door pilar to the door are damaged or the connection block in the door pillar in this the terminals are corroded or something similar

if your door ajar light stays on, spray some wd-40 into the latch and work it a few times. the sensors tend to get stuck and a little wd-40 (or other lubricant) frees it up pretty good. A simpler check would be to make sure that the over head lights are turned off on the dash!!!

a bad control module.it controls inside lights and door locks.