What to Do When the Buick Envision's Center Console Lights Stay On After Turning Off the Engine?
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Solutions for the Buick Envision's center console lights staying on after turning off the engine are as follows: 1. Press the button to manually turn off the center console. 2. If you exit the vehicle through a door other than the driver's door after turning off the engine and then lock the car, this issue may occur. The correct method is to exit through the driver's door and lock the car after turning off the engine, and the center console will automatically turn off. 3. If there is an issue with the center console relay or wiring, causing continuous power supply after turning off the engine, the display screen will remain lit. To determine if the center console relay is faulty, you can purchase a new relay for replacement. If the center console returns to normal after replacement, it indicates a problem with the relay. Note that there may be more than one relay inside the center console box, so car owners cannot replace it themselves. It is necessary to drive to a service station for inspection and repair.
I often see this issue discussed in the Envision owner groups. My own vehicle has encountered it as well, usually due to incorrect lighting settings. Don't rush to repair it just yet. After turning off the engine, locate the light control knob on the left side of the steering wheel and turn the auto setting back to the off position. Sometimes the infotainment system acts up like this too - locking the car and waiting a while before restarting the next day might resolve it. Also, remember to check the footwell light settings, as it's quite common for physical switches near the glove compartment to get stuck by debris. If all else fails, disconnecting the negative battery terminal for five minutes to reset the system works wonders for electronic glitches. After car washes, pay attention to drying the control panel area thoroughly, as moisture can easily cause contact point failures.
Three years of driving the Envision taught me to focus on three key areas: First, check the door sensor switch – once my trunk wasn't fully closed and it kept the interior lights on. Next, try holding the LOCK button on the center console for five seconds to force it into sleep mode. Finally, after turning off the engine (without pressing the brake), hold the start button for ten seconds to enter engineering mode for a reset. Remember to remove and reinsert fuse #26 for interior lights in the steering wheel fuse box – oxidized contacts can cause power leakage. Pay extra attention if you've modified wiring – last time I installed a dashcam incorrectly and it caused this issue. A 4S shop can diagnose the problem by checking the BCM (Body Control Module) data stream with their computer.
