2004 Sonata Parking Lights - Mind of Their Own

Discussion in 'Hyundai Sonata' started by Mike Marlow, Mar 5, 2008.

  1. Mike Marlow

    Mike Marlow Guest

    Hey All:

    I thought I had seen something similar to my problem posted quite a while
    ago, but a cursory peek into the archives didn't turn up a thread. Maybe it
    was in one of the other auto groups I hang out in...

    Anyway, last night my wife's car decided to turn on the parking lights all
    by itself, in the garage. I know for certain that they were not on earlier,
    as I had been out in the garage several times throughout the night. I
    walked out through the garage at one point and discovered them on. I
    checked inside the car to see if the keys were in the ignition, and they
    were not - not even in the car. She keeps the headlight switch in the ON
    position for normal everyday driving, so it is essential to remove the keys
    from the ignition, or the complete headlight system will remain on when you
    shut off the car. I turned the headlights to the OFF position, and the
    parking lights went out.

    The one notable consideration is that this car does have an aftermarket
    remote starter system installed in it. I'm going to be checking with the
    installer of the system today, to see if there could be an implication
    there, but at the same time I thought I'd throw it up here for comment as
    well.

    As well, I'll be searching the wiring diagrams later as I have time, but if
    anyone has encountered this already, I'd appreciate the heads-up.

    Thanks,
     
    Mike Marlow, Mar 5, 2008
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  2. Mike Marlow

    hyundaitech Guest

    A glitch in the remote start system could certainly cause the issue. If
    the car sees an ignition on and ignition off situation without the door
    being opened, it'll presume you're still in the car and leave the parking
    lamps on.

    Also check the battery. If the batter gets low enough, the car could
    presume the lamps were turned off and then back on manually. Electronics
    operating on low voltage can do some weird things.
     
    hyundaitech, Mar 5, 2008
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  3. Mike Marlow

    Mike Marlow Guest

    Thanks HT. Of course, since last night there has been no recurrence of
    this. Will just have to wait and see if it happens again.
     
    Mike Marlow, Mar 6, 2008
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