I need my automatic lights to stay off
I have a 2009 Pontiac Vibe, manual. I have always wanted to be able to turn my headlights and running lights off, we like to go to the drive in movies. I had found some fixes online that were just not in my ability to do, much to complicated with the electrical. (read, I'm a chick and do not even change the oil).
BUT, one day last week, I do not know what I did, but I started my car like normal, push in clutch, apply break, turn key. And my lights did NOT turn on. They did not turn on until I put the car in reverse.
I have tried every scenario I can think of as to how I may have turned my car off the previous night, neutral maybe? Emergancy break on after turned off? In a gear other then first? Break not applied, I have tried everything I can possibly think of to repeat what I did. I think I am going to kill my starter in the process to try to figure it out.
I called the dealership and I got the impression that they thought I was nuts because the lights always automatically come on, but the morning it happened, it was dark and raining and the car definitely started with no lights on.
Any ideas? I really do not want to assault my poor cars electrical system. Plus I like the lights being automatic, I just want them off once in a while.
BUT, one day last week, I do not know what I did, but I started my car like normal, push in clutch, apply break, turn key. And my lights did NOT turn on. They did not turn on until I put the car in reverse.
I have tried every scenario I can think of as to how I may have turned my car off the previous night, neutral maybe? Emergancy break on after turned off? In a gear other then first? Break not applied, I have tried everything I can possibly think of to repeat what I did. I think I am going to kill my starter in the process to try to figure it out.
I called the dealership and I got the impression that they thought I was nuts because the lights always automatically come on, but the morning it happened, it was dark and raining and the car definitely started with no lights on.
Any ideas? I really do not want to assault my poor cars electrical system. Plus I like the lights being automatic, I just want them off once in a while.
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I'm planning on installing a toggle switch in line with the lights fuse, just so I can shut everything off when parked.