2001 Lexus RX 300 front marker light replacement

2001 LEXUS RX 300

112,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

HB28

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replaced left front marker light bulb.
indictor light is still on. checked all other lights and all are working properly.
how do I make the light go out?

Aug 21, 2015 at 8:02 AM

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Unplug it? No, seriously, marker light or turn signal light?

Marker light: See where the short circuit is.
Turn signal: Check the turn signal flasher assembly/relay by swapping it. IF the problem persists, check the wiring for a short circuit.

Aug 22, 2015 at 8:43 AM

RIVERMIKERAT

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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I can look up and send wiring diagrams for the lighting circuits if you need me to and think they will help.

Aug 22, 2015 at 8:45 AM

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This pertains to the left front side marker light in the bumper
The indicator light in the instrument cluster is the light that is still on.
Obviously, this presents no problem, except that it is very irritating to have replaced the burned out bulb and still have the cluster indicator light still on.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Aug 22, 2015 at 10:47 AM

RIVERMIKERAT

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
6,110 POSTS

Any time a lamp stays lit without being turned on there is a short circuit.

Aug 22, 2015 at 11:02 AM

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