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#186 of 193 Automatic "Lights On" Indicator Sound (Constant) by frosties Nov 04, 2009 (11:24 am)
I read all previous 185 posts and could not find evidence of the following problem. I have a 2007 CX-9 Touring with the keyless entry fob and I always leave the lights setting on Auto. Here's the problem.....when I turn the engine off and open the driver's door, a loud and constant "lights on" alarm stays on until I either: 1) shut the door, or 2) rotate the light knob from "Auto" to any other setting and back to "Auto".   One of the benefits of having the "Auto" setting is to avoid this "lights on" alarm. The dealer acknowledged that this issue is annoying and defies logic, but after several hours he chalked it up to a poor design that could not be fixed with the 2007 models. This seemed like a convenient answer to the dealer, but exceptionally inconvenient for me.   Has anyone had this problem and/or been able to have it fixed? Thanks. Replies to this message: jcpharm (Nov 04, 2009 11:43 am) ceric (Nov 04, 2009 2:28 pm) vg33e power (Nov 04, 2009 3:17 pm) frosties (Nov 05, 2009 11:52 am) and 2 more... imamg (Nov 13, 2009 10:46 am)
#187 of 193 Re: Automatic "Lights On" Indicator Sound (Constant) [frosties] by jcpharm Nov 04, 2009 (11:43 am)
Replying to: frosties (Nov 04, 2009 11:24 am) maybe it is an 2007 model issue...i have an '09 GT and i leave it on auto all the time without any issue.
#188 of 193 Re: Automatic "Lights On" Indicator Sound (Constant) [frosties] by ceric Nov 04, 2009 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: frosties (Nov 04, 2009 11:24 am) I just tried it, and my 2008 GT has no such issue. It must be a design flaw of 2007 model. Maybe other 2007 model owners can confirm this. Replies to this message: vg33e power (Nov 04, 2009 3:17 pm) frosties (Nov 05, 2009 11:52 am) steve_ (Nov 05, 2009 12:03 pm) my3rdrx (Nov 07, 2009 7:14 am)
#189 of 193 Re: Automatic "Lights On" Indicator Sound (Constant) [ceric] by vg33e power Nov 04, 2009 (3:17 pm)
Replying to: ceric (Nov 04, 2009 2:28 pm) Mine is a 2007 Touring, so I do not have the "AUTO" position in my multifuction switch stalk. It only has "OFF" and "ON" if I leave it in the "ON" position and I open the door to get out of the car and remove the keys from the ignition there IS a warning chime/sound letting me know that the lights are on, but my lights will turn off by themselves after 30 seconds or so.   I never thought it was odd because my previous 2003 Honda Accord did the same exact thing. It also only had two positions "OFF" and "ON" and it also alarmed me if I got out of the car and the lights were left on, they also eventually turned off after 20-30 seconds. Replies to this message: frosties (Nov 05, 2009 11:52 am) steve_ (Nov 05, 2009 12:03 pm) my3rdrx (Nov 07, 2009 7:14 am)
#190 of 193 Re: Automatic "Lights On" Indicator Sound (Constant) [vg33e power] by frosties Nov 05, 2009 (11:52 am)
Replying to: vg33e power (Nov 04, 2009 3:17 pm) Thanks for your posts. Not sure if it matters, but I should have specified that my CX-9 is a Grand Touring. Can anyone who has a 2007 with keyless fob (i.e. does not require a key in the ignition) validate this problem?   Normally I wouldn't care about such a thing, but I have infant twins and every time I cut the engine and open my car door, this annoying sound (it's a constant screechy/squeal , not a soft "chime" or "ding-ding") wakes the girls unless I open the door and quickly rotate off "Auto" and back on again.   Anyone else with this problem or know of a more comprehensive forum where I might find discussion of this issue? Thank you. Replies to this message: steve_ (Nov 05, 2009 12:03 pm) my3rdrx (Nov 07, 2009 7:14 am)
#191 of 193 Re: Automatic "Lights On" Indicator Sound (Constant) [frosties] by steve_ HOST Nov 05, 2009 (12:03 pm)
Replying to: frosties (Nov 05, 2009 11:52 am) There's always Bing or Google.   You may want to cross-post over in Edmunds Answers too. It attracts a different group of folks.
#192 of 193 Re: Automatic "Lights On" Indicator Sound (Constant) [frosties] by my3rdrx Nov 07, 2009 (7:14 am)
Replying to: frosties (Nov 05, 2009 11:52 am) It sounds to me like a dysfunctional wiring issue. I'd suggest that you bring it back to the dealership and have them check it out. The bottom line is that it shouldn't be doing it!
#193 of 193 Re: Automatic "Lights On" Indicator Sound (Constant) [frosties] by imamg Nov 13, 2009 (10:46 am)
Replying to: frosties (Nov 04, 2009 11:24 am) Are you saying it makes the noise even when the lights are actually NOT on? If so ...then it sounds like an issue with the light stalk... if not... then it sounds (no pun intended) normal. I do have an 07 Gt as well... and haven't specifically checked this out but will ... From recollection... it sounds like it's normal ( with lights on noise is on ... with lights not on even when in auto mode... no noise ). I personally (generally) leave it in the on position, knowing that they'll turn themselves off.

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