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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Question Interior Lights Killing Battery

Ok, when I turn my car off and get out and shut the door, my interior lights stay on for like 45 minutes. Can anyone help me with this? It is draining my battery.....99 Z28.......Thanks
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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Are they LED's?

If so, I am having problem with my LED's. But, it does not drain the battery any diffirently with them on or not.
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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no, just stock lights.....I think it might be the headlight/dimmer switch.....Is there a switch on the door somewhere?
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I found the problem......it is the headlight/dimmer switch. So if you have this problem replace your headlight/dimmer switch
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