Q: Dash lights wont turn off.
I have a 2000 pontiac grand am. Yesterday it started raining while my windows were down. I got them up but a few hours later i noticed my dash lights were on. They were very low but on. The battery was also completely dead. I charged the battery but the dash lights wont go off. I have turned off everything. The only time they turn off is when i turn on my bright lights.
My car has 240000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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It sounds like you may have an internal short within your light switch assembly caused by water intrusion. Having your dash lights on all night is what killed your battery. A certified technician, like one from YourMechanic, will be able to diagnose the electrical issue with your dashboard lights and give you a quote for the repair.
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