I have a 1994 Nissan Maxima, and noticed today that the drivers side headlight was on. Now I know that there is some issue with the headlights burning out, but this is not the case. When the headlights are turned on both lights come on bright with no problem, but when turned off or to the running lights the driver's side light stays on dimly. I tried switching the lights on and off a few times and also playing with a few other electrical switches and such to see if there was a change.
Any thoughts?
2007-03-24 16:26:15 · 3 answers · asked by meowsa_2000 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the problem stopped after a fairly long drive, the daytime running and the short though where some of my first thoughts, so if it happens again I will see about reposting or the resolution.
2007-03-24 17:52:47 · update #1
Your daytime running light module has failed.
Usually is located under the hood on the fender well. Locate & unplug.
I wouldn't bother to replace, as your lighting system with operate normally with out.
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2007-03-24 16:33:20 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a short circuit in the wire harness or an electrical component that is leaking voltage that is causing the light to stay on dimly even when it has no direct power. If I were working on this car, I would start pulling fuses and then putting them back in, one at a time, until the light turned off. This would at least alert you to the circuit which contained the short. After this you would have to consult a wiring diagram and unplug individual electrical connectors or components to trace it to a close area, and finally you may end up tracing the problem through the harness. I hope that you don't get to this point, but if you find it in a section of wiring, check the parts with bends, or that go around or near components where it may chafe, or through things like doors, the firewall, etc. If advanced electrical work is something you don't feel comfortable with, I recommend taking it to an ASE Blue Seal rated facility for an electrical evaluation. You can find one of these elite shops on ASE.com
2007-03-24 23:49:41 · answer #2 · answered by Mtech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a old nissan that and a relay may be messed up letting the light continue to draw power from battery
2007-03-24 23:32:51 · answer #3 · answered by slimshadyscrazy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋