Disconnected the fog lights and the dashboard says they are always on

2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

180,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

JOVANIHERRERA0323

MEMBER
17 POSTS

So my fog lights I had to unplug them because if not when I turn the car off they would still stay on. So I just unplugged them. On my dashboard it's always says it's on except if I gently push the lever with my palm of my hand it goes away but if I let go it turns back on.

Nov 7, 2020 at 9:29 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
110,194 POSTS

Hi,

I have a couple of questions. First, where did you unplug them? Second, what are you pressing on to cause the light to go off?

Next, look at pic 1. It shows the fog light switch and the wiring to the interior indicator light and the other blue wire goes to the lights themselves. I suspect it is the switch that is bad if the indicator stays on. The switch is allowing power through it all the time.

Let me know. I suspect fixing the issue will require the replacement of the multifunction switch. However, let me know what causes the light to go off.

Take care,
Joe

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Nov 8, 2020 at 3:30 PM

JOVANIHERRERA0323

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I will take a video of it and show you.

Nov 8, 2020 at 4:05 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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Hi,

That's a good idea. I will watch the video.

Take care,

Joe

Nov 8, 2020 at 4:39 PM

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