System malfunction All the lights with dimmer switches in the house are turning on inadvertently after years of proper functioning.

If a 12V Kid Motorz motorbike is only going in reverse and not forward, there could be a few possible causes:

1. The wiring may be incorrect: check the wiring and make sure that it is properly connected and not damaged. Make sure that the wiring for the forward and reverse functions are not switched.
2. The switch may be malfunctioning: check the switch that controls the forward and reverse functions and make sure it is not stuck or damaged.
3. The motor may be malfunctioning: check the motor and make sure it is functioning properly. Make sure that the gears are not damaged and that the motor is not overheating.
4. The battery may be low: check the battery level and make sure that it is charged.
5. The controller may be malfunctioning: check the controller and make sure that it is functioning properly.

There could be several potential causes for both the tail lights and headlights not working and for the headlights turning on the brights when the vehicle is placed in gear. Some possible causes include:

1. A blown fuse: If a fuse has blown, it can cause the lights to stop working. Check the fuse box and replace any blown fuses.
2. A problem with the wiring: If the wiring has become damaged or has come loose, it could cause issues with the lights.
3. A malfunctioning light switch: The light switch might not be functioning properly, which could cause the lights to not work.
4. A problem with the headlight switch: If the headlight switch is malfunctioning, it could cause the headlights to turn on the brights when the vehicle is placed in gear.
5. A problem with the dimmer switch: If the dimmer switch is not functioning properly, it could cause the headlights to turn on the brights when the vehicle is placed in gear.

It's recommended to have a mechanic diagnose the issue to determine the cause and recommend the necessary repairs.

If the rear light on the other side goes on and off by pushing on the light then i would say the switch in the one that stays lit it either stuck or broken and may need to be replaced. i think you could stop by a body shop and they would be able to do it for less money that a Buick dealer would.

Dimmer gone bad.
Buy new dimmer.
Check total wattage of bulbs, and compare with watt rating of dimmer.
Check if dimmer feels warm
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Does the van have remote keyless entry (RKE) system ?
Interior Lighting System Description
Vehicles with the optional remote keyless entry (RKE) system have interior lighting controlled by the body control module (BCM).
This vehicle uses a delayed interior lighting system.
The system functions as follows:
• The dome lamps will illuminate when any door is opened.
• The dome lamps will remain on for 20 seconds after the last door is closed.
• The delay is canceled and the dome lamps will go out when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
• The illuminated entry function will not operate when the dome lamp defeat switch is in the OFF position.
• The interior lighting system is protected from battery rundown by the retained accessory power (RAP) system. The RAP system functions by shutting down interior lights after 10 minutes (when ignition is OFF).

Interior Lights Circuit Description
When the interior lamps circuits are closed/enabled, the courtesy lamp relay is activated by the two following coil circuits:
• CKT 690 (GRY/BLK) which is the courtesy lamp enable output of the body control module (BCM) driving the coil side of the relay.
• CKT 1732 (ORN) which is the coil output side of the relay going to the potential grounding switches/sources.
When the courtesy lamp relay is enabled, CKT 156 (WHT) (courtesy lamp output) is enabled by the closed contact at the relay and then grounded by CKT 750 (BLK) at G110.
Some of these circuits can also be activated with the headlamp and panel dimmer switch. When this happens, the coil output side of the inadvertent power relay is grounded to the body control module (BCM) via CKT 1393 (DK BLU)
CKT 40 (ORN) from the courtesy fuse drives both input sides of the inadvertent power relay. When the contact is pulled closed, CKT 1732 (ORN) is supplied power, thus driving any lamps/circuits attached that circuit and providing ground.
The body control module (BCM) also monitors the following four door inputs:
• CKT 49 (DK BLU) -- LH door jamb switch input
• CKT 54 (ORN) -- RH door jamb switch input
• CKT 775 (PNK) -- Side door jamb switch input
• CKT 656 (YEL) -- Rear door jamb switch input/liftgate strut switch input (depending on option content)
When the doors are closed, the body control module (BCM) is in a floating state of 0-2 volts. When the doors are opened, the courtesy lamp relay is activated, sending power to the courtesy lamps.
The headlamp and panel dimmer switch also activates the following interior courtesy lamps when the switch is placed in the PARK or HEADLAMP ON positions:
• RF power window switch
• RH power door lock switch
• LH power window switch
• LH power door lock switch
• LH outside rearview mirror control switch
• Rear radio control head
The dome lamps can be disabled by closing the dome lamp defeat switch located on the headlamp and panel dimmer switch.

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Courtesy or Dome Lamps Inoperative
Step
Action
Value(s)
Yes
No
Important: Verify functional bulbs before beginning diagnostic procedure.
1
Did you perform the Lighting Diagnostic System Check?
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YES - Go to Step 2
NO - Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems
2
Are all of the courtesy/dome lamps inoperative?
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YES - Go to Step 6
NO - Go to Step 3
3
Activate courtesy/dome lamps
With DMM, check for battery voltage from inoperative lamp CKT 1732 (ORN) to ground
Is battery voltage present?
B+
YES - Go to Step 4
NO - Go to Step 5
4
Repair open in CKT 156 (WHT) between inoperative lamp assemply and S214.
Is the repair complete?
--
NO - Go to Step 10
--
5
Repair open in CKT 1732 (ORN) between inoperative lamp assemply and one of the following splices:
• S258
• S301
Is the repair complete?
--
Go to Step 10
--
6
Turn the courtesy lamp switch to the ON position
Check for battery voltage at BCM C2 cavity B12.
Is battery voltage present?
B+
Go to Step 7
Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control Systems
7
Verify continuity of the following three circuits with DMM:
• CKT 1732 (ORN) between courtesy lamp relay and body control module
• CKT 156 (WHT) between courtesy lamp relay and S214
• CKT 750 (BLK) between courtesy lamp relay and S206
Are all of the circuits functional?
--
Go to Step 8
Go to Step 9
8
Replace courtesy lamp relay.
Is repair complete?
--
Go to Step 10
--
9
Repair the inoperative circuit.
Is the repair complete?
--
Go to Step 10
--
10
Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
--
System OK
Go to Step 2

Sounds as if you have inadvertently turned on the vacation lock. If you have a lock button hold down for two seconds to turn off. Then your remote should start working again. May need re-programmed if you left the battery out for more than a minute or two.

Control switch, circuit breaker, or loose wire are main suspect.
Rarely does a motor just stop working.

Check circuit breaker.
Open control switch and test for power and check for loose connections.
Install ordinary on-off switch and see if function resumes.
Check wire connections at fan.

Just tripping the breaker should no affect your dimmer unless maybe malfunctioning or wired incorrectly or loose connection. It is hard to wire incorrectly, for there should only be two wires attached to the dimmer? Replace dimmer and make sure wiring is correct if not sure about wiring yourself contact local electrician for your safety. There are very good instructions inside the switch packages, make sure to buy a quality switch, Leviton is a good name I would lean towards faulty switch or loose connection but I'm not there. Good Luck Karen....

The problem is most likely not the dimmer or the wiring, but rather the existing 3-way switch.

First of all, the Aspire smart dimmer does not work in conjunction with traditional, 3-way, on/off toggle switches. When the 3-way switch is in one-position, it lets the dimmer work, but in the other position, it cuts power to the entire lighting circuit - and the smart dimmer is NOT going to be able to override that. You instead need to get the corresponding remote dimmer (sometimes called a slave, or a companion dimmer), and use that to replace the standard 3-way switch.

That may also solve your "mystery turn-on" issue. Even though those dimmers can use the existing 3-way switch wiring, you have to REALLY pay attention to the instruction sheets to see how the master and the slave wire up to each individual electrical box. I vaguely remember that even if you were to use the product in a single-pole application, those two wires that, I assume, you attached to the traveller wires in the house needed to be shorted together in order to work - and since you have them running into a 3-way switch, the errors that you're seeing are bound to happen.

Long story short, get the slave dimmer, install it according to the instructions, and all these problems should go away.

Yes, if the panel lights dint work at all but if they works and not quite clear, check for the illumination adjuster