Cabin Lights

It is starting to get cold here in Oklahoma.

This happens every year when it gets cold. My dome lights do not come on for about two minutes. In fact, non of the electrical comes on except the starter. Windows will not roll down, no radio and then "BAM" everything just comes on. What is the deal?

Thank You

Might be able to help you if you told us what year your car is

Year
Make
Model
2003
FORD
TAURUS


Vehicle Type:
Passenger Vehicle


Year:
2003


Make:
FORD


Series:
TAURUS SES


Body Style:
Sedan 4 Door


Engine Vin Code:
U V6-182 3.0L OHV


Cylinders:
6


Displacement (CID):
182


Fuel:
Gas


Carburetion:
Fuel Injection


Weight (lbs.):
3,329


Wheel Base (in.):
108.5


Tire Size:
16R215


Base List Price (USD):
21,180


Air Conditioning:
Standard


Power Steering:
Standard


Power Brakes:
Standard


Power Windows:
Standard


Tilt Wheel:
Standard


Security System:
Pass Key


Front Wheel Drive:
Yes


4 Wheel Drive:
No


Anti-Lock Brakes:
4 Wheel Standard


Daytime Running Lights:
Optional


Standard Transmission:
4 Speed Automatic With Overdrive


Standard Radio:
AM/FM CD


Radio Opt 1:
AM/FM Cassette


Standard Roof:
Standard Roof


Roof Opt 1:
Power Sun/Moon Roof

You may want to try swapping out your accessory delay relay. This is the relay that normally will keep most of these electronics active for some time duration after the key is shut off or until a door is open.

You may also be experiencing the all too common stuck door ajar switch. Do you experience the same delay if the passenger door is opened and closed?

-Rod