Anyone experienced this one? On my d4 2011 commercial if I have the interior lights on auto, my battery will be flat in the morning. The lights never appear on when on the drive. when I lock it, they go out. I’ve tried numerous times putting it down to coincidence, but I can guarantee a flat battery if they are on auto. I fitted led bulbs last night but not sure that will cure it, something must be wrong somewhere ?
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14th Dec 2017 5:10 pm
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Ones in the door (puddle lights) staying on? ISTR there was a problem with those staying on.
14th Dec 2017 5:43 pm
Kilovolt
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Checking puddle lights........... mmmmmmmm........ bit like closing the fridge door to see if the light goes out.
Maybe take the lamps from the puddle lights and leave it in auto If it is them then it may solve your mystery. But not your problem.
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14th Dec 2017 8:03 pm
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I think it does show up if looked at from the right direction and it's dark. ISTR MrH discovered this trying to track down a similar problem.
14th Dec 2017 8:06 pm
farmerbush
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Thanks guys I’ll pull the bulbs out and try it, if nothing else I’ll get a wet foot ON IT LIKE A CAR BONNET
Puddle lights can be viewed on a closed rear door from the opposite side window.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
14th Dec 2017 10:41 pm
M3DPO
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Could it be the glove box lamp?- if not adjusted or not fully closed it will stay on It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
15th Dec 2017 7:18 am
RobertMoree
Member Since: 12 Mar 2014
Location: Higher MacDonald, NSW
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Disabling puddle lights?
Has anyone a suggestion on how to disable the puddle lights all together? We are camping and found out that leaving the doors open, the interior lights off, still drained the battery. Not nice when you are miles from nowhere.
17th Feb 2019 5:20 am
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Obvious answer from a complete non techie but just take the bulbs out?
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If it is them then it may solve your mystery. But not your problem.
