HELP: multiple lights do not function properly (interior and exterior)
HELP: multiple lights do not function properly (interior and exterior)
Let me start by saying that I went ahead and replaced literally every possible exterior light on the G35 coupe to an LED. The next day is when I noticed the problem...
If the light stock is in the AUTO position, and it becomes night time, the ONLY thing that happens is the headlights come on. (same goes for if the light stock is in the ON position...only the headlights come on)
Nothing else functions right. My gauges do not dim at night anymore, and the rest of my interior does not light up anymore (can't see any of the buttons because they stay black)...however, my door switches light up, but that's it.
My front parking lights only work when I am using the turn signal, or locking/unlocking my car. My corner lights don't work period. My rear lights only work when I am braking, but they do not work other than that (therefore, it's super dangerous to drive at night). My rear turn signals work as they should.
So I have the following problems:
(1) Interior does not dim, nor come on (respective to the lights) at night time, or once the light stock is turn to the ON/PARKING position.
(2) Navi no longer auto switches between night and day settings
(3) [Clear] corner lights no longer work
(4) Front parking lights no longer light up at night, but still work when I am activating the turn signal
(5) Rear lights do not light up and night, but only work when I am braking.
I've searched, and I cannot find anyone with the same problemS. Yes, I've found issues where certain people have one or maybe two of the above problems, but that's it. I've tried replacing my front turn signals and corner lights back to stock, but that did nothing.
I don't think it could be a fuse, because some of the issues above involve lights that still work at certain times, but not all the time...but maybe there are separate fuses for different operations for each light?
I really have no idea how all this could happen immediately after the installation of all my exterior LEDs. Please help...I don't have money to have a $300 DIAGNOSIS at the dealership when I might just be a simple fix.
Thanks.
EDIT: UPDATE: I have tried "resetting" my ECU by disconnecting the negative terminal on the battery for an hour, but that changed nothing.
If the light stock is in the AUTO position, and it becomes night time, the ONLY thing that happens is the headlights come on. (same goes for if the light stock is in the ON position...only the headlights come on)
Nothing else functions right. My gauges do not dim at night anymore, and the rest of my interior does not light up anymore (can't see any of the buttons because they stay black)...however, my door switches light up, but that's it.
My front parking lights only work when I am using the turn signal, or locking/unlocking my car. My corner lights don't work period. My rear lights only work when I am braking, but they do not work other than that (therefore, it's super dangerous to drive at night). My rear turn signals work as they should.
So I have the following problems:
(1) Interior does not dim, nor come on (respective to the lights) at night time, or once the light stock is turn to the ON/PARKING position.
(2) Navi no longer auto switches between night and day settings
(3) [Clear] corner lights no longer work
(4) Front parking lights no longer light up at night, but still work when I am activating the turn signal
(5) Rear lights do not light up and night, but only work when I am braking.
I've searched, and I cannot find anyone with the same problemS. Yes, I've found issues where certain people have one or maybe two of the above problems, but that's it. I've tried replacing my front turn signals and corner lights back to stock, but that did nothing.
I don't think it could be a fuse, because some of the issues above involve lights that still work at certain times, but not all the time...but maybe there are separate fuses for different operations for each light?
I really have no idea how all this could happen immediately after the installation of all my exterior LEDs. Please help...I don't have money to have a $300 DIAGNOSIS at the dealership when I might just be a simple fix.
Thanks.
EDIT: UPDATE: I have tried "resetting" my ECU by disconnecting the negative terminal on the battery for an hour, but that changed nothing.
Last edited by sicem13; Jul 22, 2012 at 07:20 PM.
NEW UPDATE:
I have fixed the problem. I removed the fuse and then tried replacing my front turn signals from LED back to the stock bulbs. Then I replaced it with a new fuse and IT WORKED! My taillamps worked, my corner lights worked, and my parking lights worked! My interior lights also functioned as they should!!
So, now that I've figured it out, my new question is this:
Why would two LED 7440 bulbs for the front turn signals cause the fuse to blow? The stock lights don't cause it to blow. And yet, a pair of LEDs (with supposed much less power going through them) cause it to blow? Could it be a faulty pair of LED bulbs? Is it because I had 7440 instead of 7443 bulbs? I would still like to have LED's for my front turn signals, especially since I installed 6 ohm resistors for the rear turn signals (only 3 ohm is required for JUST the front or JUST the rear, but since I was doing both, they told me to get 6 ohm). If one of you guys know why it would have blown with a lesser-powered bulb please lemme know!
I have fixed the problem. I removed the fuse and then tried replacing my front turn signals from LED back to the stock bulbs. Then I replaced it with a new fuse and IT WORKED! My taillamps worked, my corner lights worked, and my parking lights worked! My interior lights also functioned as they should!!
So, now that I've figured it out, my new question is this:
Why would two LED 7440 bulbs for the front turn signals cause the fuse to blow? The stock lights don't cause it to blow. And yet, a pair of LEDs (with supposed much less power going through them) cause it to blow? Could it be a faulty pair of LED bulbs? Is it because I had 7440 instead of 7443 bulbs? I would still like to have LED's for my front turn signals, especially since I installed 6 ohm resistors for the rear turn signals (only 3 ohm is required for JUST the front or JUST the rear, but since I was doing both, they told me to get 6 ohm). If one of you guys know why it would have blown with a lesser-powered bulb please lemme know!
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NEW UPDATE:
I have fixed the problem. I removed the fuse and then tried replacing my front turn signals from LED back to the stock bulbs. Then I replaced it with a new fuse and IT WORKED! My taillamps worked, my corner lights worked, and my parking lights worked! My interior lights also functioned as they should!!
So, now that I've figured it out, my new question is this:
Why would two LED 7440 bulbs for the front turn signals cause the fuse to blow? The stock lights don't cause it to blow. And yet, a pair of LEDs (with supposed much less power going through them) cause it to blow? Could it be a faulty pair of LED bulbs? Is it because I had 7440 instead of 7443 bulbs? I would still like to have LED's for my front turn signals, especially since I installed 6 ohm resistors for the rear turn signals (only 3 ohm is required for JUST the front or JUST the rear, but since I was doing both, they told me to get 6 ohm). If one of you guys know why it would have blown with a lesser-powered bulb please lemme know!
I have fixed the problem. I removed the fuse and then tried replacing my front turn signals from LED back to the stock bulbs. Then I replaced it with a new fuse and IT WORKED! My taillamps worked, my corner lights worked, and my parking lights worked! My interior lights also functioned as they should!!
So, now that I've figured it out, my new question is this:
Why would two LED 7440 bulbs for the front turn signals cause the fuse to blow? The stock lights don't cause it to blow. And yet, a pair of LEDs (with supposed much less power going through them) cause it to blow? Could it be a faulty pair of LED bulbs? Is it because I had 7440 instead of 7443 bulbs? I would still like to have LED's for my front turn signals, especially since I installed 6 ohm resistors for the rear turn signals (only 3 ohm is required for JUST the front or JUST the rear, but since I was doing both, they told me to get 6 ohm). If one of you guys know why it would have blown with a lesser-powered bulb please lemme know!
the brake light fuse is near the battery. you'll have to remove the cover and you will see it, it's a bit hidden. slide it up and the guide is on top of the box explaining which fuse is which. as for the gauge/interior lights, i do not know which fuse this is. maybe the OP can elaborate
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