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My 1999 Grand am headlights wont turn off- even when I take the key out of the ignition.& I hear a beep beep sound-telling me that my lights r on. So i hav 2 disconect my battery 2 keep from draining it. Help!
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This sounds like an ignition switch issue. It is located on the opposite side of the ignition lock cylinder (the part you put the key into) and can be purchased for about $20-30. If you are handy with a volt/ohm meter, I can give you directions on how to test the 'start' wire to see if it is getting power before you buy a replacement switch.
Hi I had this happen last night but both of my headlights were out (one had been for a week but the other also went last night) I assumed it was to tell me there was a fault as it's stopped now I have replaced the headlight bulbs
Most of the time a car's computer is on at all times. Try disconnecting the positive cable to your battery with the key out of the ignition.Depress the brake pedal a couple of times;this should drain the power in the computer.Reconnect the positive cable and the car's computer should be rebooted.Good luck!
Sounds like tired battery. Lights and accessories draw a fraction of what starter & ignition requires. To verify try jump starting. Once started have charging system tested and battery "load tested". Any good parts store does this FREE
This is the way they were made, and unfortunately, I know a few times I wanted to turn mine off too. The only other way to keep them off when running the engine at least, Is before starting, to engage the parking brake. Then you can start the car and turn the lights off. Sometimes it's at least useful when you want to park at night with the car running, but not have your lights lighting up the block!
Find out where the noise is coming from. From your description, it sounds like the key warning buzzer is being activated when it should not be. A quick fix for this is to disconnect the buzzer. (the switch that turns it on is in the steering column and a real pain to get to) After you disconnect it, Make sure everything you need is still working.. I don't think it's connected to anything else important.
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