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Old 16th June 2003, 09:23 PM
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Originally posted by Carl


If yours is still on when you are backing up, there's something wrong with it. It should go out instantly when the car is started, both my wifes auto and my 5 speed do the same thing.
Not so.
I work on a lot of PTs and I've owned 2.

With the engine running, open the door, get in, shut the door, shift into reverse, turn to look behind you,...... the lights will be in your eyes as they dim.

You should never jump in and take off without warming up the motor. I start it and load it while it warms up. When I'm ready to leave, the dome lights will be in my eyes.