Odd exterior door handle light problem
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Odd exterior door handle light problem
Has me baffled, don't know if anyone else has experienced this. The little light under the exterior door handle is not going off when the passenger door is closed just on that one side even when locked. I have tried everything I can think of to try and trick it into turning it off but no luck. Biggest problem is that it is draining the battery, hasn't actually let me down yet but I a, getting low battery warning in the mornings. Worried that I am goung away for a few days and the battery will be completely flat when I get back.
Any ideas for an easy solution?
Any ideas for an easy solution?
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AnD3rew (07-23-2015)
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Yes will take to dealer but won't have time before I head away was hoping maybe someone might have a genius short term solution. I did consider pulling a fuse but not sure what else it might take out, but I will probably need to do that in the end.
Had a quick look at the fuse box map. There doesn't appear to be one for the specific light which is not surprising. There is one marked left side door module which would probably do it. Don't know what that would mean for door locking though as I wouldn't want to leave the door unlocked. Might have to try that one and see.
Had a quick look at the fuse box map. There doesn't appear to be one for the specific light which is not surprising. There is one marked left side door module which would probably do it. Don't know what that would mean for door locking though as I wouldn't want to leave the door unlocked. Might have to try that one and see.
Last edited by AnD3rew; 07-23-2015 at 02:56 PM.
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I think it's recent, I have only just noticed it. Inthink it is always on while it is dark. I think the light delay option is just for the follow me home headlights and not the door lights which I think should go off when you close the handle.
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AnD3rew (07-24-2015)
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So with that, I would recommend that if you can't get to the dealer, you should try to get a battery tender. Just removing the door fuse may not fix the fault in the keyless system, and the battery may still drain significantly.
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AnD3rew (07-24-2015)
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Yes. There's always that option as well.
A battery tender is not a bad idea for this type of car anyway, as they have a tendency to sit around for a while in inclement weather. I know many here treat their F-types as weekend / fair weather only cars. Even mine which strives to be a daily driver spends some extended time in the garage during the New England winters. When it does, I hook it up to a tender.
A battery tender is not a bad idea for this type of car anyway, as they have a tendency to sit around for a while in inclement weather. I know many here treat their F-types as weekend / fair weather only cars. Even mine which strives to be a daily driver spends some extended time in the garage during the New England winters. When it does, I hook it up to a tender.
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Yes. There's always that option as well.
A battery tender is not a bad idea for this type of car anyway, as they have a tendency to sit around for a while in inclement weather. I know many here treat their F-types as weekend / fair weather only cars. Even mine which strives to be a daily driver spends some extended time in the garage during the New England winters. When it does, I hook it up to a tender.
A battery tender is not a bad idea for this type of car anyway, as they have a tendency to sit around for a while in inclement weather. I know many here treat their F-types as weekend / fair weather only cars. Even mine which strives to be a daily driver spends some extended time in the garage during the New England winters. When it does, I hook it up to a tender.
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Lead acid batteries also last a lot longer if kept "topped-up." Keeping a battery "maintainer" connected, like the Battery Tender, is a good preventive maintenance practice, even if it isn't required for a vehicle not driven for a month or two.
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Foosh, is your battery a standard flooded lead-acid battery or an AGM lead-acid.
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Unhingd (07-25-2015)
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Hi Foosh, where did you get your AGM maintainer. I need to do this as it sits a while when on the road, and don't want the battery to get damaged over time? Please advise what you use. Thanks
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slojotaa (07-29-2015)
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I use a "Battery Tender Plus" available at most auto parts stores for about $50. They are also available all over the internet.
Amazon.com: Deltran Battery Tender (021-0128) 1.25 Amp Battery Charger: Automotive
Amazon.com: Deltran Battery Tender (021-0128) 1.25 Amp Battery Charger: Automotive
Apparently I misplaced my hardwire mounting kit though.
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Odd exterior door handle light problem - Was it resolved
Hi AnD3rew or anyone else involved in this thread.
Did you ever get a response from anyone offering a solution to this problem. I have had exactly the same issue since 2017 without realising it and my F-Type is now without warranty. I have tried to follow the thread but it looks as though its gone a bit off subject and is now discussing battery chargers. I would appreciate it if you could send me a response, especially if the dealers of auto electrician managed to cure it. I am about to invest in a door harness and exterior handle from a breakers yard to see if that solves it, but I am a little worried the problem might be more central to the cars control or security system.
Thanks.
Did you ever get a response from anyone offering a solution to this problem. I have had exactly the same issue since 2017 without realising it and my F-Type is now without warranty. I have tried to follow the thread but it looks as though its gone a bit off subject and is now discussing battery chargers. I would appreciate it if you could send me a response, especially if the dealers of auto electrician managed to cure it. I am about to invest in a door harness and exterior handle from a breakers yard to see if that solves it, but I am a little worried the problem might be more central to the cars control or security system.
Thanks.