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The dome light in a Toyota Corolla CE is protected by a mini fuse, located in the under-hood fuse block. When the dome light draws too much current, the filament inside the fuse bursts to stop the flow of electricity.
It could also be on because of the headlight switch being turned and locked into the furthest counter clockwise position. One of the switches in one of the doors could have a bad switch or maybe the part that presses the button to turn off the interior lights when the door is closed is worn down or missing.
A car with the interior lights left on could likely survive six to eight hours, as long as the battery were fully charged and in good condition, in warm weather.
It can happen to anyone and in most cases it is a one-time mistake, but when you leave your car lights on, you may end up with a battery that does not work. If you left car lights on, this drains the battery in the car to keep them going. When you try to turn them back on, your car may not start.
If you forget to turn off the head lamps of your car, it will drain the battery. Usually there will be a warning sound and the battery will be flat. You can very well face problems to start your car. Although your alternator will continue to charge your battery while you are driving.
It is very possible for your car battery to die if you leave it on for 4 hours, but it’s difficult to give exact numbers on how long your car battery will last. Some people can leave their lights on for 4 hours and it won’t die, some people come back to a dead battery if they’ve left it for that long.
How long does it take to drain a car battery with lights on? Your average car battery has between 60 and 100 amp-hours of capacity. So, the time until the battery is completely drained is theoretically between 4.8 and 8 hours.
But probably the best way is habit. when you turn the ignition off move your hand forward and check the light stalk and make it a habit to rotate the light switch even in the daytime. My other car does this automatically so swapping vehicles makes it difficult.
A simple technique but very effective. Just put small placards and sticky notes around, on the door, switchboards and other places where they are easier to see. Put on them a sweet message. A constant reminder like this, after a period, would ensure the kids are NOT leaving the lights on.
If your vehicle won’t start, it’s usually caused by a dying or dead battery, loose or corroded connection cables, a bad alternator or an issue with the starter. It can be hard to determine if you’re dealing with a battery or an alternator problem.