There are several things that can cause this, but the most common is a broken door switch that keeps the circuit energized.
Second most common is a broken interior light fixture.
Both of these item as are cheap plastic, and both break and melt easily.
The door switches are not often easy to change, as they are hidden behind trim parts.
You may choose to pull the fuse for the dome lights whilst you decide to fix the problem, lest the battery die, or the dome light melts.
. God bless your efforts.
Brake light switch usually pushes into bracket until the switch plunger hits the back of the brake pedal and is fully depressed, then turn the switch to lock it in place. Next, connect the wiring plug. The point is, it must be depressed when the brake pedal is up, as it turns on the lights as you push the pedal down and its plunger is released.
Was the fuse bad ? Or the relay ? The headlamps are controlled by the BCM - body control module . Your best bet is to take your vehicle to a ASE certified repair shop or the dealer . Sorry but you don't have the tools or knowledge to fix this .
Hi Malinda
The fuse must have blown for a reason. Possibly a short?
There is also a Relay in the circuit.
Are you prepared to get a Multimeter and check the wiring?
If not then you need an Auto Electrician...
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Hopefully there are no obvious bare wires to Headlamps???
Find the Headlight Relay (Fuse Tray Area) & UNPLUG relay
If you use a jumper wire across certain pins (+12v to Lamp)
then you can test the Headlight On & Off.
Use a 15Amp fuse in series with your jumper wire in case there is a short in the wiring. Better for the fuse (or circuit breaker to blow than have the wire get red hot.
A 12v Test Lamp or Multimeter would be useful here!
A relay is simply a electro magnet operated Switch to give the lights more CURRENT to make them brighter.
Therefore it's usually located close to the Battery & Headlights (Engine Compartment)
Good Luck
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Its on EGR code. Short term no worries. Long term it can effect fuel economy and increase undesirable tailpipe emissions. EGR can also be used to lower internal cylinder temps which can help prolong engine life. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa
If its one loud click then either the starter failed or something is locked up. If its rapid machine gun clicking then the battery is too dead to keep the starter solenoid engaged.
You need to check the small connector that plugs into the back of the alternator. One of the pins will have a power supply when the ignition is in the on position. It could be 12v or 5v so a voltmeter should be used to detect it. If no power check fuses. Possible bad charge fuse or wiring to the alternator. If power supply is there, possible faulty alternator ( even though it's new )
You want to confirm for sure if you are losing spark or losing fuel. Depending on which one cuts out will determine the next action to take. Any check engine lights at all or fault codes?
