ol' yeller Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 With all the recent postings about taillights that stay on or dome lights that stay on or even parking lights staying on, I was chagrinned to see my interior lights on as I drove home in the dusk the other day. My mind searched for all the possible problems and solutions from failed relays and their locations to wet wiring under the seat. As I sorted through the ways to disconnect power so my battery wouldn't drain, I remembered an easy, time honored fix. I reached over and slid the dome light switch to off. Yes, sometimes it is just that easy. I gotta stop reading so much here.
Ronnie Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 With all the recent postings about taillights that stay on or dome lights that stay on or even parking lights staying on' date=' I was chagrinned to see my interior lights on as I drove home in the dusk the other day. My mind searched for all the possible problems and solutions from failed relays and their locations to wet wiring under the seat. As I sorted through the ways to disconnect power so my battery wouldn't drain, I remembered an easy, time honored fix. I reached over and slid the dome light switch to off. Yes, sometimes it is just that easy. I gotta stop reading so much here.[/quote']What? I thought this was required reading for all Reatta owners. I think I have read every post for the last 7 years that I've owned my Reatta. It sounds like you have done enough reading here that you have got to the point where you can diagnose problems before you even raise the hood. That makes you a Reatta master!
Guest Corvanti Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 my motto on auto repairs has always been look for the "cheap, fast and easy" fix - before starting to "overthink"...the "problem" i have: remembering the "flippers" or daily drivers i've had don't need to be detailed to the point i would go to on my old car(s) before taking them to a car show!!!
KDirk Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 You have aptly described the "KISS" method. KeepItSimpleStupid* not that I am calling anyone stupid mind you. This is a trusty standby of all who have ever had to troubleshoot something complex.KDirk
ol' yeller Posted March 11, 2014 Author Posted March 11, 2014 What? I thought this was required reading for all Reatta owners. I think I have read every post for the last 7 years that I've owned my Reatta. It sounds like you have done enough reading here that you have got to the point where you can diagnose problems before you even raise the hood. That makes you a Reatta master!Considering how much my loved bucket of bolts has had her way with me since I purchased her a couple years ago, I wonder if I am a Reatta master or if it is the master of me...
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