PT Cruiser Fog Lights

[Basil]

The battery died on my younger son's PT Cruiser, so yesterday I went to help him. First we took the battery to Autozone and tested it - dead as a doornail. We bought a new battery and the car started fine, but the fog lights would not turn off after shutting the car off. Thus, they would drain the battery in short order. After I little internet sleuthing, I discovered that this is a common problem on PT Cruisers. Seems to be a poor design in the multi-function switch (Turn signal/ lights) that causes a plastic part inside to over heat and, in time, melt to the point that it shorts out the fog light circuit. The good news is, the multi-function switch was available on EBAy for only $50. I also found a great video explaining in detail how to change the MF switch (it's not hard, but there are a few little tricks that you need to know that are not obvious).

 

[AngliaGT]

Or,you could just disconnect the lights.

 

[GregW]

Or,you could just disconnect the lights.

Via the fuse

 

[Basil]

Or,you could just disconnect the lights.

Via the fuse

I thought of that but since this is my son's only means of transportation, I felt it was worth doing a proper repair.

PS: I just made a short video on how to include multiple quotes from multiple posts when replying in a thread.

https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcf...en-replying-in-a-thread&p=1032297#post1032297

 

[DavidApp]

Thank you for that tip.

You Tube is a great tool and a terrible time suck.
I find I look at something on you tube then another video catches my eye then another and before I know it the morning/evening is gone.
Have learned how to do so many things on you tube.

David

 

[Basil]

Thank you for that tip.

You Tube is a great tool and a terrible time suck.
I find I look at something on you tube then another video catches my eye then another and before I know it the morning/evening is gone.
Have learned how to do so many things on you tube.

David

I know what you mean! I spent the better part of an evening recently watching ABBA videos! LOL

 

[Deleted member 8987]

I've done several. NEW at autozone, o'reillys, etc they are 50-60 WITH a lifetime warranty you won't get on evilbait.

 

[DavidApp]

My Pizza oven. The result of a you tube search.

David

 

[PAUL161]

Wasn't there a way to insert a relay in the circuit to take the pressure off the switch? PJ