98 fiesta 1.8d Sidelights wont turn off at stalk

[fetler2002]

Hi my 98 fiesta 1.8d Sidelights wont turn off at the multi-function switch stalk.. the twist switch works fine on sidelight through dip & high beam but when it is set to zero(off) the sidelights remain on front & back until the ignition is turned off. Any ideas what may be causing this or even where to start looking please. Cheers Gary

 

[Spark123]

Is the car an import? Have they ever turned off via the stalk? If so then probability is you have a faulty stalk.

 

[fetler2002]

Thanks for the reply Spark123,

The car isn't an import, I will have a look at the stalk later or do you think id be better just getting a replacment from the scrappies?

Cheers again fetler

 

[Spark123]

I'd unplug the stalk to see if that puts the lights out. If it does then a trip to the scrappies (or your local ford dealer) may be in order.

 

[fetler2002]

As advised Pulled the plug to the stalk but side lights front & rear remain on? so i assume that they must be getting power from ignition somewhere as turning key off kills them but where?? sorry to be a burden.

Cheers fetler

 

[Spark123]

Have they ever turned off with the stalk?

 

[fetler2002]

dunno spark i bought it cheap due to gearbox needing replacing not long ago & noticed they where on when i jump started it & i cant get hold of the previous owner for six weeks as hes off shore. fetler

 

[chris rushton]

i know this sounds daft but i thourght i had this problem once and what it was was this . if i had my indicator on it left a side light on as parking lights

 

[Spark123]

Looking at some of the tech specs for the model it was available with daylight running lights, usually specified for some other countries.