SLegacy99 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 It's a great design, just too complicated for North American buyers Meh, every other car in North America leaves the headlights on unless you turn the switch to off. Annoying but most beap at you. But in our case, you flick the switch on the steering column and either you forget about it and leave it on, or don't have a clue what it actually does and there is no chime or anything to say, "Hey, your park lights are on and wearing down your battery." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Meh, every other car in North America leaves the headlights on unless you turn the switch to off. Annoying but most beap at you. But in our case, you flick the switch on the steering column and either you forget about it and leave it on, or don't have a clue what it actually does and there is no chime or anything to say, "Hey, your park lights are on and wearing down your battery." In Europe, if you park your car on an unlit street, you have to leave your sidelights on, it's the law. Some cars even have the ability to just leave the offside lights on. Which of the other cars in N. America do that ? Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tytek Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 In Europe, if you park your car on an unlit street, you have to leave your sidelights on, it's the law. Some cars even have the ability to just leave the offside lights on. Which of the other cars in N. America do that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 your air pressure is low in your tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmehere Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 Thanks Richard the column switch did the trick. My little nephew was playing in the car when this problem surfaced. My only question is what were they thinking by adding this feature ? There is no warning signal that the lights are left on and who wants to have the parking lights on all the time not to mention during the day ? Anyhow the problem is fixed and sorry dudes for not reading the owners manual first Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 There is no warning signal that the lights are left on and who wants to have the parking lights on all the time not to mention during the day ? I agree, more should have been done to let the owner know what was actually going on. I have left them on before thinking that the red portion of the switch showing meant 'off' when in fact the system is off when the switch shows to lights lighting up. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Thanks Richard the column switch did the trick. My little nephew was playing in the car when this problem surfaced. My only question is what were they thinking by adding this feature ? There is no warning signal that the lights are left on and who wants to have the parking lights on all the time not to mention during the day ? Anyhow the problem is fixed and sorry dudes for not reading the owners manual first Cheers to be fair, tons of people answered correctly just not in the same way. but, you is welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 welcome to the forum. btw the same thing happened to me at a car wash.... the dealer had a good laugh after i hung up bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogsthatmoo Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Oh. This same thing happened on my 97 Legacy GT. It was something with the alarm system and not being able to turn it off (that's what the manual said). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 welcome to the forum. btw the same thing happened to me at a car wash.... the dealer had a good laugh after i hung up bosco Don't get fooled, noob. bosco is an asshat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Don't get fooled, noob. bosco is an asshat. Trolling FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Don't get fooled, noob. bosco is an asshat. next time you have an opinion to express about me to a new member please do so by pm. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 easy buddy - last time I checked bosco was a mod. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Trolling FTW. ^ Total asshat. Got an asshat medal in Iraq and S. Dakota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 easy buddy - last time I checked bosco was a mod. . And your point is? b doesn't need your help, asshat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 dang vimy - who pissed in your Cheerios this morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 next time you have an opinion to express about me to a new member please do so by pm. bosco You're a moderator? Sorry. I mistook you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 http://www.ntoddblog.org/photos/atriots/asshat.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 dang vimy - who pissed in your Cheerios this morning? My colleague on Wednesday. Took him to task at great risk. But then again, I'm an asshat. Made me reasonably successful over my carreer. I'd be silly to stop now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 you know vimy you hurt my feelings and to think i stood up for you and your right to your opinion when others said ban him. well my friend you are slowly burning your bridges as they say, so in closing good luck and i hope someday you find the happiness you seek. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 ^ Total asshat. Got an asshat medal in Iraq and S. Dakota. Gosh, I am shocked that you dislike me so much. What makes me an asshat? The fact that I served in the USMC and have been to Iraq, or the fact that I currently reside in SD? Are all service members asshats? Maybe everyone in SD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 you know vimy you hurt my feelings and to think i stood up for you and your right to your opinion when others said ban him. well my friend you are slowly burning your bridges as they say, so in closing good luck and i hope someday you find the happiness you seek. bosco Yep. Huge problem. The biggest ever and on a parking light switch thread to boot. You think you have problems? Last February, I left my parking lights on in a snow storm, drained the battery, which almost made me late for a rehearsal (I'm a pro and always leave extra time w/jumper cables in the foam tray) and lost my mpg data (different trips, different conditions) from the nav system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Gosh, I am shocked that you dislike me so much. What makes me an asshat? The fact that I served in the USMC and have been to Iraq, or the fact that I currently reside in SD? Are all service members asshats? Maybe everyone in SD? Now you're going to tell me there are no asshats in the Marines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Now you're going to tell me there are no asshats in the Marines. By percentage there are far fewer than any other walk of life I have been in. Thanks for the personal attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 By percentage there are far fewer than any other walk of life I have been in. Thanks for the personal attack. Far fewer what? And, BTW, stop your effing whimpering, Marine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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