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Both front position lamps have parasitic draw

A mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the Volvo XC90 made its debut in 2002 at the Detroit Motor Show. Recognized for its safety, practicality, and comfort, the XC90 is a popular vehicle around the world. The XC90 proved to be very popular, and very good for Volvo's sales numbers, since its introduction in model year 2003 (North America). P2 platform.
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JexVaria
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Year and Model: 2012 XC90
Location: Knoxville, TN

Both front position lamps have parasitic draw

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So awhile back I swapped the two front center position lamps with LED bulbs and they worked fine for about a week. I then noticed that the LEDs were constantly on (but very dim) with the ignition off and key out. So I swapped back to traditional bulbs, but they won't light up and I get the Position Lamp warning. When I swapped back to traditional bulbs is when I noticed the outer position lamps as well, which have been burnt out probably since I've gotten the vehicle. I finally have gotten tired of running around with the warning message and did some investigating tonight. There is a constant power to the position lamps but very low voltage, my lead test light is very dim when I touch it. I will test it with my multimeter as soon as I find it and put on here the readings, but does anyone have an idea were the short could possibly be, or where would be a likely area? I've already pulled out both headlamps and checked that the short is behind the assembly. Fuse is fine (#20 engine compartment, 15a)

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SuperHerman
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Use your VOM and do a short to ground check on the wires. Pull the fuse and do the same. Check the harness connection itself, remove the wires from the plastic. Then move up the harness and see if you can find an end point to check. Sounds like you are heading in the right direction.

You have to isolate the circuit by pulling the fuse. Wouldn't hurt to even check at the fuse box as it could be a pre-box short.

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