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Posted on Oct 03, 2008

Courtesy lights stay on all the time, only go out by pulling fuse

All of the sudden my courtesy lights started staying on. replaced timer relay, didn't help. made sure the dimmer switch was turned off, didn't help, no blown fuses. have tried every suggestion that people have given me, so far nothing works.

  • tggarrett61 Feb 24, 2009

    mine does the same.I have checked all switches and even pulled the timer out and lights still stay on?

  • Marvin
    Marvin May 11, 2010

    have you checked the drivers side courtesy light switch??

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Have you check the door ajar switch in each door?

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