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My 2000 Forester tail lights wont go off unless I pull the fuse out of the fuse box. It runs down the battery if I leave the fuse in.

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You have faulty brake light switch... Could be located near pedal or by master cylinder.. don't know that model

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That most likely is the brake lights staying on because the brake light switch under dash is out of adjustment and the brake pedal is not touching the button to shut it off. Possibly the spring is disconnected that pulls the pedal up against the brake light switch button. Check this out.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 15, 2008

SOURCE: 06 pt cruiser wont start unless i roll start replaced cable from battery to fuse box

a bad starter or starter relay could cause this problem

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 19, 2008

SOURCE: daytime running lights

Check the relay for the daytime running lights - probably stuck on ya.
My 94 didn't have them, so I can't tell you where it is.
Somebody on here will know....

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 26, 2008

SOURCE: tail lights wont come on

two places left drivers side under the dash are on the side of the dash by the door for the interior, some cars have them on the right side of the dash also. There is also another fuse box under the hood. If you have your owners manual this is all listed in it, and the exact fuse location for your breaklights, I think your will be on the drivers side interior Hope this helps you! Merry Christmas and God Bless!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 13, 2009

SOURCE: how to factory wire fog lights on a 2000 ford

This is a common problem on 97-00 MY trucks, regardless of the trim level ( XL, XLT, Lariat ).

If you install the fog lamp fuse in the BJB ( aka Battery Junction Box, Engine Compartment fuse panel ) Fuse # 9 ( 15 A fuse ) and jumper the normally open contacts in the fog lamp relay socket ( see diagram below ) the fog lamps should illuminate ( to confirm what you have doing on ).
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The problem usually is the main headlamp switch to the BJB is not in place ( this is the yellow wire from the main headlamp switch connector to the relay socket pin #1 ).
One easy route is to make an aux lighting relay & harness, or purchase one online. With this, you can cut the factory ends and attach them to the harness you purchased. There is an air inlet next to where the steering wheel column runs through the firewall. This would give you an easy route to the fog lamp switch. The fog lamp switch, you can buy the factory one, and change the yellow wire from the connector to your added relay, or just add a switch for this function.
This will give you an idea of what the DIY relay and harness would look like.
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Hope this helps, more than confuses at this point

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 18, 2010

SOURCE: 1999 Subaru Forester Where is fuse for electric

you may find the fuse diagram on the inside of the fuse box cover, try looking under the dash there might be another fuse box there.......hope this helps....cheers

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I have a 2005 subaru forester, i recently swapped out the motor i and put a new battery and my car wont start but my running lights stay on and the horn wont stop honking what could be the problem?

engine swaps, with battery Neg lug pulled the whole time.?
  • short block? 2.5L?
  • long block?
  • or total engine swap, all wiring , and sensor,,injectors, and all, (ALL)
causes
not connecting all connectors backup
or not moving all sensors over old to new engine,
if the IMMO lamp glows correctly way ask that, the users guide tell this on all cars. dead,stuck on, or blinks. in the manual is how.
BCM brain is not happy for sure, it runs horns and lights. and more.
same engine exactly?
to pull and engine lots of connectors can be missed or crushed.

if all is done right
and fails
pull battery neg lug for 1 hour, and put back see if BCM resets as it well. all brain boxes resets PCM/TCM /BCM and well all do.

did you buy a dead car? and never seen he IMMO work ever you?
open glove box take out users guide and read IMMO page

IMMO page 2-5 glove box words

The security indicator light deters potential thieves by
indicating that the vehicle is equipped with an immobi-
lizer system. It begins flashing about 60 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned from the "ON" position to
the "ACC" or "LOCK" position or immediately after the
key is pulled out.
If the security indicator light does not flash, the immo-
bilizer system may be faulty. If this occurs, contact
your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g. an imitation
key), the security indicator light comes on.
NOTE
Even if the security indicator light flashes irregu-
larly or its fuse blows (the light does not flash if its
fuse is blown), the immobilizer system will func-
tion normally


https://www.manualslib.com/manual/232319/Subaru-2005-Forester.html?term=2-5&selected=2&page=117#manual
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Where is the fuse box for the 2005 Subaru Forester?

Hello, the interior fuse box is usually located behind the left side dash. Look to see if your car has a small drop down coin compartment just left of your left knee if your sitting in the drivers seat. If you open the small compartment and pull straight back and up the compartment will pop off of its mounting tabs and the fuse box is inside. The fuse map/legend should be on the back of the compartment you just pulled out. The under hood fuse box is on the drivers side of the car, under the hood just inside of the left front fender. It's almost touching the battery and washer fluid reservoir. I hope this info helps.
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HELP!!! 99 Forester - Both Tail lights dont work and check engine light came on today. any feed back will help

there are 2 fuse boxes, one under the hood in the vicinity of the battery. the other box is usually on the drivers side either under the dash by your feet on the left, or where the door meets the dash. Occasionally it will be found in the glove box on where the passenger door meets the dash.
First thing to do is check the basics, oil level and coolant level in reservoir. (concerning the engine light) If the oil and coolant level is fine you should be safe to drive it to Auto Zone (or other such store, however Auto Zone does it for free) and have them plug in the computer to determine the cause of the engine light, it could be any number of things even the gas cap.
The tail light could be a fuse, however if no fuse is blown it could also be loose wiring. if you do not have an owner's manual, a really great investment is a repair manual, Chilton has the 1999 Forester online at http://seo.chiltonsonline.com/Pub/DIY/Product.aspx?ca=Repair&b=346 this will have step by step instructions on removing panels to check wires and replacing lamps.
check to see if the brake lights work and if they are a different bulb than the tail lights, I had a similar problem in an old Cavalier where the brake lights worked but the tail lights didn't, my problem was in the switch where you turn on the headlights/turn signal. Have a friend help determine what, if any, lights are working in the rear and front of the car.
Auto Parts stores have diagnosis equipment for common issues and are generally very helpful if you have a question about what may cause a problem. ( I have only had a problem with Pep Boys when it comes to being helpful.)
I wish you luck.
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2005 accent tail lights wont shut off

Pull that fuse or pull tail lamp relay, that should kill the lamps till you figure out the problem? You also have left an right tail lamp fuses, underhood fuse box. I don't know if tail lamp relay is faulty? Another concern, see the bottom wire on left of tail lamp relay, that is a ground controlled by the headlamp/multifunction switch, there could be a problem with that wire circuit or the multifunction switch. At the moment, I'm hoping just faulty relay.
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Which fuse controls rear running lights

The Malibu's tail light fuse is located within the driver's side interior fuse box.

Look on the bottom-left side of the interior fuse compartment; there is a fuse labeled "Stp Lps" (stands for Stop Lamps). Grasp the fuse with the fuse puller; pull it straight out. good-luck !!
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Rear tail lighting assembly failure...cannot locate fuse location for that component matching a 2000 jeep grand cherokee ...no running, no braking, no backup

The fuse box is always below the dash on the steering column side outer wall. Check them all and you cant miss the blown fuse. Replace it. Temporarily with a spare one that is placed in the fuse box, unless you have already used it.
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Where I put in the fuse for the tail gate lights is burnt.

best bet is to go to the dealer but most vehicle makers wont sell you just a fuse box it comes as part of a harness wich could be very pricey unless you can get a used one best bet is for you remove the 2 wires to that fuse bring them out side the fuse box and wire in a fuse holder which you can get at any parts store let me know how you make out with it
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