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Stuff staying on with ignition off

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NB592

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Oct 12, 2011
Manton, Michigan
Like the topic says
When I turn my eclipse off, the O/D light (overdrive off) light stays on
As well as I can flip the heater right on no problem
Anyone know what might cause this?
I suspect a short in some relay or something but don't have a clue where or why
It's also draining my battery and leaving it dead
Any helps appreciated

I haven't had the time to check for any other functioning electrical while it's off, just what I noticed when I went to the car real fast last night to grab something
 
Hmmm.... Sounds like it could be a faulty ignition switch. Or more likely, if someone hacked up the wires at the ignition switch harness for example to install a turbo timer or alarm system there may be a short there. I'd remove the trim around your steering wheel then duck under your dash just for piece of mind to check if all the wiring looks stock. However If you got wads of electrical tape and butt connectors all over the place i'd start looking into that as the possible cause. :thumb:
 
Thanks bro

It does have a turbo timer as well, idk who installed it but it's a start!
 
Yeah no problem... My car as a matter of fact had a turbo timer too someone installed as if they were purposely trying to create a short if you ever so slightly went over a bump or something, LOL. Ripped it out before it caused any issues and replaced it with a new unit and wired it up right. Usually if you have a short or electrical problems of some kind it' best to always check over the aftermarket stuff first as you never know how the previous owner installed it. Good luck, later :cool:
 
Oh by the way bro it hasn't done this since I got it, it literally just started happening recently

Still seem like it may be the cause?
 
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