Interior light delay not working

Interior lights wont turn off automatically when side door is left open. It will shut off when the door is closed and I can turn them off with the dash control knob for the interior lights. I also have a draw on the battery killing it after sitting overnight. I have pulled eack relay in the fuse panel under the hood and it still has a draw. How id the time delay controled?

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That is normal operation, as long as the door is open the door ajar switch senses that and keeps the interior light(s) on.

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autodr

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Posted on Nov 09, 2008

SOURCE: electrical

that issue is most likely a body control module. if one is replaced, it may have to be programmed by dealer.

Adnan Bhatti

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Posted on Jul 23, 2009

SOURCE: headlights and door locks not working

Fuse is probably blown out. Replace fuses for respective functions. Find the fuse box: might be in engine near battery or below steering wheel. open top and check for blown fuses. Try replacing if blown fuses are found. If all fuses are OK then it is very unlikely that all the bulbs are blown.

Anonymous

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Posted on Jul 28, 2009

SOURCE: Door light and Interior light comes on-01 PT Cruiser

Hey there, I'm the guy with the same type problem that posted above you. You can turn off the dome light by the switch on the turn signal stalk (lever). Just rotate it to the "off" position. The interior lights on the dash and console will be dim, but you will barely be able to see the speed etc. Thats what I do.
As for the dome light staying on. Sounds like your problem is in the switch itself. I would start at the one that was just adjusted. with the door open you can flip the ting switch (the latch that closes the door) with a screwdriver and it will simulate the door being closed so you can fool with it while open.
Sounds like it could use some adjustment as it's not closing completely. It's 3 torx screws. loosen them and move the switch around a bit (you can get a little play) as the front door switch is in the latch itself. Hope this helps! and of course, if somone else has ideas please feel free to send to me, as I can't find where my switch is grounding. I'm guessing the BCM but can't find where. It's sad too, because I'm starting to really hate this car. Overheating, transmission leaks, now this...

Philip Armitage

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Posted on Sep 14, 2009

SOURCE: When we open the doors, the interior light do NOT

first I would check to see if dome light overides switch has been switched on.

Jonah Oneal

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Posted on Oct 20, 2009

SOURCE: my door open light stays on as do interior lights

MAKE SURE YOUR INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH IS OFF.IF ALL IS GOOD.YOU COULD HAVE A FAULTY DOOR AJAR SWITCH.

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