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Headlights won't turn off

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Flipz

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Oct 17, 2004
Los Angeles, California
Hi,

I had a strange electrical problem tonight. I went to my car and turn it on, then I turn on the headlights and the moment I did that the horn went off and wouldn't stop. I turn off the headlights and they would not turn off. The power locks are out, the doom lights and open door sign do not show, but the power windows worked. I had to remove the fuses for the horn and the headlights so I do not drain the battery while I am out of the car. When I came back I put the fuse of the headlights on and the lights went on without me even entering the car, they stay on all the time. I do not want to put the fuse in the horn because it will start blowing.

Do you know what might be causing the problem. I just got a timing belt and oxygen sensor changed the other day but I do not think it is related. They might have unplugged the battery for that but I checked the connections and they look ok. What can be the problem, please help.

Thank you,

Svetlin
 
i would start by looking at the under hood fuses. Take out the bolts that secure it in there and flip it over and take a peek at the cluster of wires under there. I had a similar problem in my car and I found a few broken wires that were touching.
 
I know this is old, but I had this problem tonight, and found it was the 100amp alternator fuse.

for reference - 1998 GSX
 
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