After headlights are turned on. Running lights also turn on. When headlights are turned off, running lights stay on until battery is disconnected.
Jun 14, 2019 at 12:07 PM
Running lights will not turn off
2002 TOYOTA COROLLA
MBURNELL
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The first thing I need you to check is the taillight relay. If the lights are off when you reconnect the battery, then it isn't a typical short to power. Something is getting power (like a relay) and then not releasing to turn power off. Here is a link that explains how to test a relay. Additionally, I have attached a few other links to help with the basic testing equipment needed. If you find there is another relay in the box with the same part number, switch them to see if that changes what is happening.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring
If you look at the attached picture, it shows the relay and location. Do this and let me know the results.
Joe
The first thing I need you to check is the taillight relay. If the lights are off when you reconnect the battery, then it isn't a typical short to power. Something is getting power (like a relay) and then not releasing to turn power off. Here is a link that explains how to test a relay. Additionally, I have attached a few other links to help with the basic testing equipment needed. If you find there is another relay in the box with the same part number, switch them to see if that changes what is happening.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring
If you look at the attached picture, it shows the relay and location. Do this and let me know the results.
Joe
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Jun 14, 2019 at 8:29 PM
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