Parking lights will not turn off

1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD
280,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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THOMASREDNECK
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One night my cars horn blew and the headlights and parking lights came on then the headlights went off but the parking lights stayed on. I changed out the light switch and they still are on.
Apr 30, 2019 at 5:56 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

This sounds like your vehicle might have a short to power in the parking lamp circuit. I need you you to take a voltage reading at pin # 2 and 6 in from the secondary junction block with the light switch off. I have included the exterior lighting wiring diagram and the location of the secondary junction block in the diagrams down below. I have also included a link below for you to go to if you are unfamiliar with how to use a multi-meter. You will need to use one to a voltage reading for tracking this short down.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Please go through these guides and get back to us with you get on the two voltage readings. We will go from there.

Thanks,
Alex
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Apr 30, 2019 at 11:38 PM
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