Cabin Lights

[FordBoss88]

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

[mwt47]

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

[FordBoss88]

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

[shorod]

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