if a car is turned off why would the dash lights stay on

Asked by josephmcgowen Oct 04, 2012 at 12:23 PM about the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

we just put a motor in a montecarlo and it runs but when we turn it off the dashlights stay on.why would it do that.would it be the wiring or a ignition problem

2 Answers

50

i bet you have a wire hook up backwards i had that happen to me b 4 when i was building a strip monte carlo car that i could take to the dragstrip it was barley street legal i found the wire and fixed its not that hard just trace wiring down its backwards or the ground isnt right. i think its has to wired to the side where it only gets power when key is in and on acc thats what i had to do

2 people found this helpful.
50

or the switch to turn your dash boars lights down or up all the way or even off could be fucked up or its wired to the wrong place

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    James Sparrow
    Reputation
    1,050
  • #2
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    990
  • #3
    John Saffrahn
    Reputation
    720
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Impala
14 Great Deals out of 117 listings starting at $3,531
Used Chevrolet Camaro
22 Great Deals out of 321 listings starting at $10,500
Used Ford Mustang
46 Great Deals out of 1,263 listings starting at $4,995
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
222 Great Deals out of 5,891 listings starting at $2,975
Used Chevrolet Corvette
17 Great Deals out of 1,032 listings starting at $14,900
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
15 Great Deals out of 853 listings starting at $5,995
Used Buick Regal
7 Great Deals out of 31 listings starting at $6,990
Used Ford F-150
327 Great Deals out of 15,257 listings starting at $3,295
Used Chevrolet Malibu
50 Great Deals out of 1,156 listings starting at $1,495
Used GMC Sierra 1500
148 Great Deals out of 7,070 listings starting at $3,950

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.