dash lights and headlights wont turn on at night

[anusemoon]

I’m having some problems with my 96 aurora 88k… you know how at night when you start the car and it automatically turns the lights on (dash, exterior headlights est. Well mine used to do that until yesterday… yesterday it did not do that… I pressed unlock on my keyless and it just turned on the head lights for 2 seconds and turned them off ( usually they stay on until you open the door)then opened the door and it started to make a chirm noise like when you leave the keys on while the car is off it reminds you just like that… I started the car and nothing. After driving for 3 minutes everything turned on…today it did the same thing accept it never came on again… drove 22 miles home from school on the highway and nothing…. Oh yea on more things my fog lights keep burning out… I noticed that one way burned today…. Tell me what the problem might be…. HELP thanks

[kobalt]

Im no expert but it sounds like your LCM (light control module) might need replacement. ACNA board member omegaic has one for sale I believe.

[JimW]

Is there a link for that in the Marketplace forum?

*havent checked yet*

[omegaic]

Before replacing the headlamp control module, make sure that your twilight sentinel switch is rotated all the way up. This controls the automatic headlights and the amount of time the lights stay on after unlock at night. Also, make sure that you are not driving around with your fog lamps on all the time, they stay on unless you turn them off again.

I'd also suggest reading erw38's great post and trying that: Mulifunction switch (flashing lights) (56kwarning)

[scottydl]

omegaic said:

Also, make sure that you are not driving around with your fog lamps on all the time, they stay on unless you turn them off again.

Mine are on all the time, at least anytime the full headlights (not just DRL's) are on... so far I haven't had any problems with premature bulb life. anusemoon, how often are your fog bulbs needing replacement? Your lighting problems may or may not be related...

[stevensolds]

lol i replaced my left fog but then it burnt out again after about 3 months. i was wondering what the hell is it doing

[omegaic]

I don't suppose you see anything obviously wrong with the bulb socket, or anything else like condensation, etc...

[anusemoon]

it has been 2 months since i replaced it with a new one.......i cant keep driving with no lights at nights.... ahhhhhhh i cant even turn the lights on manually..... i need to know what to do,,,, otherwise i have to take it to a dealer and get screwed

[omegaic]

Replaced what? It's either your multifunction switch or your headlamp control module.

[anusemoon]

replaced a burned fog light,..... what is a mulfunction switch and where is it located... any test procedures?

[omegaic]

The stalk that controls headlamps, blinkers, cruise control. etc...

[anusemoon]

could what erw38 did to his car be a fix for the problem that i have? aurorah.proboards20.com/index.cgi?board=1stgen&action=display&thread=1096928040

[dred98]

anusemoon said:

could what erw38 did to his car be a fix for the problem that i have? aurorah.proboards20.com/index.cgi?board=1stgen&action=display&thread=1096928040

You won't know unless you try it.

[anusemoon]

WHAT IS THE PART # FOR THE LCM??? NEED HELP ASAP

[omegaic]

GM Parts Direct item no. 25638307 $88.36 + $17.67s&h = $106.03.