Hello, I own a ford fiesta mk4 1.3 petrol. I went to move my car this morning and noticed that my lights on my dashboard were on before I even started the car up. I managed to start it fine and moved it. I then went to go out tonight and it wouldn't start but the lights were still on whilst the ignition was off. I have replaced the heater valve and alternator/alternator belt. I'm not sure if those are anything to do with it. I also noticed a little while back that my dashboard light that tells me that I have my exterior lights on isn't working but the full beam dashboard light works, anything to do with it? I would be greatful if anyone could help me and will answer any questions to the best of my ability.

Thank you in advance.

Ryan.

Good morning Rayan, please be more specific about which lights on dash were on, e.g. the ignition lights or the dash illumination.

Emmanouel

it was all the lights (battery, air bag etc) I charged the battery up during the night and it has stopped now. it's also starting first time.

I believe that is not so simple as you mention, according to your very first post. My opinion is that you must check for proper operation the ignition switch, frankly for me sounds like some kind of ark in there. Another issue is that somewhere there is an current leak under circumstances.

I don't understand why it's working fine at the moment. the alternator belt was really slack so I tightened it up also.