pyromanic Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Hey guys, tell something please, am I only suposed to have headlights when the engine is running? I ask because thats how it is. '85 wagon, EA82, tranny swap from AT to 5spDR If this is correct, I don't think I like it. My guess is something wrong. Pyro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowRoo Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Yep, they should also work with the key all the way on, and the motor not running, but otherwise that is it, mine are on all the time, just turn it on and go. Never have to worry about leaving them on......I drive with my lights on all the time extra safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowRoo Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 My son's 80 EA81 does not do that, and I am forever telling him to turn off his lights, not sure if that is common to the EA81's of from him doing all the stuff he has done to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyromanic Posted March 14, 2005 Author Share Posted March 14, 2005 Well thats what I expected, the lights to on when the key is on acc or engine running of course. So what could be causing this? Pyro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 This is so you wont run the battery down if you leave the lights on with the ignition off. Ignition off, lights off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 This is so you wont run the battery down if you leave the lights on with the ignition off. Ignition off, lights off. Thats what I just said but deleted it.... I think he's saying they are now only on with the engine runing? Pyro pls clarify !_! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyromanic Posted March 14, 2005 Author Share Posted March 14, 2005 Ok, I apologize for not being clear, and now I'm confused. Maybe. Heres the deal. The lights are only on when engine running. The will not come with key turned to accessory. Now I get that I can't run the battery down by leaving the light on accidently without the engine running, but I'm still not clear how it's SUPPOSED to be. I think I am hearing opposing oppinions. Pyro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 with the key in the run position, even if the enigine is not, the lights will be on, this is of course not an option on earlier subies, up to i think 83. Those you need to turn the lights off on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Engine does not have to be running to turn on head lights. Ignition switch does need to be on to turn on head lights. Either in Acc. or with engine running. There are a few grounds that go from car to tranny; were all replaced when you got the new tranny in? I'd say check fuses, but wouldnt that kill them totally? Thats my only ideas right now :-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyromanic Posted March 14, 2005 Author Share Posted March 14, 2005 Ok, I got it. And here's the stupid problem. The ignition switch is so worn that ya can't tell the difference from acc and run. I checked my donor car, the 86, and theres a sort of "bump" you can feel between the two. Not in the 85. But if you get it turned all the way, and stop in exactly the right place, lights come on. Weight of keys on ring will sometime flop the key in switch back just enough to turn the lights off. So I'll get a detatchable key snappy thingy (hillbilly technical term) so that thers only the one key in the switch. Other than that, just have to finesse it. But it works, once you get used to it. Or maybe I could swap out the ignition switch, but then I'd need a seperate door key, sounds like PIA. Probably live with it like it is. Thanks for the help. I feel silly not having figured this out quicker. Pyro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Thanks for the help. I feel silly not having figured this out quicker. Pyro Bah don't feel silly. Those that would think you silly for asking are not worth your time to worry about. What matters is you figured it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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