dome light stays on · cabin light wont turn off
The interior dome light or another cabin light stays on even after all doors are closed and the car is locked, which can drain the battery overnight.
Check each door is fully latched by opening and firmly closing them one at a time - a partially closed door is the most common cause.
Safe to drive, but if the light stays on parked overnight, unplug or manually turn it off to avoid a dead battery by morning.
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Descriptions are for guidance only and do not replace a workshop inspection. If you are ever unsure whether it is safe to keep driving, pull over in a safe spot.
Battery keeps dying repeatedly
WarningThe battery is repeatedly found dead or too weak to start the car, even after being recharged or jump-started recently.
Interior or dashboard lights dim when braking or idling
WarningThe interior lights, dashboard lights or headlights visibly dim or flicker when braking, idling, or using multiple electrical accessories at once.
Several unrelated electrical problems appear at once
WarningSeveral seemingly unrelated electrical issues show up around the same time - for example, a window acting up, a warning light flickering, and the radio glitching.
Headlights are dim or flickering
WarningThe headlights appear noticeably dimmer than normal, or flicker on and off slightly, especially noticeable at night or idle.
