Interior Door Lock/Unlock Switch Light Stays On

[Vpr898]

Well, the title of the post sums it up. The little amber light on the interior door lock/unlock switch stays on while the car is parked, all the time. I'm sure this isn't a feature, but I can't seem to find any information on it. Any tips, explanations, or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

-Todd

(1996 GTS ~9,000 miles)

 

[Steve-Indy]

Two things commonly cause this: Low voltage in failing battery...and, sadly, an EEM that is defective. Does your alarm still work? What is the voltage reading by digital multimeter of your battery?

 

[Vpr898]

I don't recognize the EEM abbreviation but it sounds like expensive electronics Oh boy

So the battery is brand new, replaced last fall. I did notice a slight drain while parked for extended periods of time. So there's a draw somewhere. I tried to follow the diagnostic steps in the service manual to identify a responsible system, but no luck (or no skill haha).

The alarm does function properly.

 

[Steve-Indy]

E. E. M....electronic entry module. Save yourself some time and call me. 317-402-9013

 

[Steve-Indy]

Nice to speak with you.

 

[Vpr898]

Thank you, Steve. It was a pleasure speaking with you. I was able to finally determine that the switch detecting hood closure wasn't registering a closed hood. I corrected that issue and the lock light now goes off. And my battery drain issue seems to be a thing of the past!

 

[Steve-Indy]

Glad to hear that...nice job !!

 

[Vpr898]

Thanks!

I am having an entirely unrelated issue if you'd like to take a look

http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/674588-P0171-Code-After-Belanger-Full-Exhaust-Install-(w-high-flow-metallic-substrate-cats)