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Search Auto Parts Search Parking Light Mystery...Someone solve this before I go crazy Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting Nate Laws Anonymous Poster natelaws@hotmail.com Nov 27, 2007, 8:10 PM Post #1 of 4 (1410 views) Parking Light Mystery...Someone solve this before I go crazy Sign In I own a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire and for some reason there is an option on the "light dial" (a little plastic wheel button with 5 different settings) to turn on the parking lights independently from left, then to right. No other lights (besides the parking lights) are on except the particular side you choose. In what situation is that ever going to be useful? Whats the point? Why go through extra electrical design for nothing? Someone help with this one... Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Nov 28, 2007, 4:34 AM Post #2 of 4 (1403 views) Re: Parking Light Mystery...Someone solve this before I go crazy Sign In That's standard fare for places in Europe. You would leave the lights on, on the side towards traffic when parked on a street. Ever wonder why we call them "parking" lights? That idea saves the drain on the battery for the lights that aren't needed for this. Haven't spent much time in Europe but things are different. France mandates amber headlights which is spooky at first. Remember that Daimler-Benz had ownership of Chrysler for a while, T DrElectrics Enthusiast Nov 29, 2007, 4:01 PM Post #3 of 4 (1394 views) Re: Parking Light Mystery...Someone solve this before I go crazy Sign In Tom's right. Europeans use them when parked to notify cars they are there in fog conditions. You can choose what side they go on, as to where you car is situated to traffic. Good call. DanD Veteran / Moderator Nov 29, 2007, 5:02 PM Post #4 of 4 (1393 views) Re: Parking Light Mystery...Someone solve this before I go crazy Sign In I know what you mean Tom about the car's lighting in France. The last time I was in Belgium, you could always tell that someone from France was coming towards you because of the amber headlights. In Belgium the streetlights are amber; now that’s different, makes everything look yellow, what’s better I don’t know. LOL You know what’s real scary though, when driving in some parts of France or Belgium is that the road to the right has the right of way? Driving down a two lane highway and you see a vehicle coming toward an intersection from a secondary road, too your right, you had better be ready to give them the right of way; because their coming through. Scared the crap out of me, between dodging the oncoming car and my father’s screams; “didn’t you read the sign; he has the right of way!” No dad; I can’t read French or Flemish; aren’t you the navigator? LOL I know, off topic but I had to tell the story. Dan. Canadian "EH"   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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