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headlights coming on by themselves !!!!

headlights coming on by themselves !!!!

Moley
Posting Freak
6,230
10-12-2020, 12:09 AM
#1
Hello folks I'm having an intermittent problem with my headlights coming on by themselves.

This is happening with the engine switched off and no one in the car.

It has happened twice now.

any ideas how to sort this problem ?

Cheers moley

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
10-12-2020, 12:09 AM #1

Hello folks I'm having an intermittent problem with my headlights coming on by themselves.

This is happening with the engine switched off and no one in the car.

It has happened twice now.

any ideas how to sort this problem ?

Cheers moley


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
10-12-2020, 01:32 AM
#2
I think it may be water to the light sensor or theft unit mate. Have a look for dampness.

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Sparkystav
10-12-2020, 01:32 AM #2

I think it may be water to the light sensor or theft unit mate. Have a look for dampness.


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Moley
Posting Freak
6,230
10-12-2020, 08:59 AM
#3
Where are they located ?

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
10-12-2020, 08:59 AM #3

Where are they located ?


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

Phil01
Posting Freak
2,004
10-12-2020, 09:09 AM
#4
check for dampness in fuse box, drivers and passengers footwell.
Have you had a screen done recently?

1990 Eunos Roadster in Mariner DU blue
Cobalt cat back, Decat pipe, 15in Red Rota GT3 alloys, Toyo tyres, Lowered on Coil overs, Red anti roll bars, 14degree timing mod, white dash kit, illuminated side marker lights,
Halo ring headlights, OEM windblocker, Bluetooth streaming HU, Blue leather handbrake and gear lever gaitor, Centre brake/tail light mod, Blue velour door cards, Polished cam cover, Polished front strut bar, 4xheadrest speakers, JDM floor mats, Suede semi dish steering wheel,
Phil01
10-12-2020, 09:09 AM #4

check for dampness in fuse box, drivers and passengers footwell.
Have you had a screen done recently?


1990 Eunos Roadster in Mariner DU blue
Cobalt cat back, Decat pipe, 15in Red Rota GT3 alloys, Toyo tyres, Lowered on Coil overs, Red anti roll bars, 14degree timing mod, white dash kit, illuminated side marker lights,
Halo ring headlights, OEM windblocker, Bluetooth streaming HU, Blue leather handbrake and gear lever gaitor, Centre brake/tail light mod, Blue velour door cards, Polished cam cover, Polished front strut bar, 4xheadrest speakers, JDM floor mats, Suede semi dish steering wheel,

Rabster
Posting Freak
10,234
10-12-2020, 09:25 AM
#5
mine did this it was the connector under the scuttle panel in the engine bay it was wet



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Rabster
10-12-2020, 09:25 AM #5

mine did this it was the connector under the scuttle panel in the engine bay it was wet




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Moley
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6,230
10-12-2020, 09:44 AM
#6
Rabster mine did this it was the connector under the scuttle panel in the engine bay it was wet

What is the scuttle panel?
I've dried out the fuse panel in driver's foot well and could not see any dampness

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
10-12-2020, 09:44 AM #6

Rabster mine did this it was the connector under the scuttle panel in the engine bay it was wet

What is the scuttle panel?
I've dried out the fuse panel in driver's foot well and could not see any dampness


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

Rabster
Posting Freak
10,234
10-12-2020, 10:18 AM
#7
where the windscreen wipers go through if memory serves been a while since i was under the hood of an is200 lol



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Rabster
10-12-2020, 10:18 AM #7

where the windscreen wipers go through if memory serves been a while since i was under the hood of an is200 lol




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