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Old 01-06-2010, 06:37 AM
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I have recently replaced an OEM battery, and have noticed that the P light on the shift column stays illuminated at all times. Obviously ON when driving or when key is in ignition, but "all the time"? Anyone noticed this?
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Originally Posted by sleetdmdmd' post='1085219' date='Jan 6 2010, 07:37 AM
I have recently replaced an OEM battery, and have noticed that the P light on the shift column stays illuminated at all times. Obviously ON when driving or when key is in ignition, but "all the time"? Anyone noticed this?

yeah same thing, no idea why lol ill ask my dealership when it goes in on te 25th
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this only happens if your replaceda new non-oem battery ?
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Are you sure it doesnt shut off after 16 mins or so?
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='1085253' date='Jan 6 2010, 08:49 AM
Are you sure it doesnt shut off after 16 mins or so?

lol no idea but ill go look right now, been driving my other car lately
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Light on = car awake
Light off = car asleep

If it doesn't go off, as E suggests, after 16 minutes (sometimes longer) from the last touch of the car, then you may not have properly replaced the battery. (Maybe an IBS issue or something...)
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='1085577' date='Jan 6 2010, 05:09 PM
lol no idea but ill go look right now, been driving my other car lately

so....?
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its off
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it will remain on until the car goes to "sleep"
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Originally Posted by pauliehcfr' post='1085596' date='Jan 7 2010, 02:44 AM
it will remain on until the car goes to "sleep"
...and comes back on sometimes when the system is waking up to check itself...
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