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Headlamp indicator on dash

Hi everyone,
I have a "headlamp on" light on my dash that is lit even though my headlights are off .
When I turn my headlights on it goes off.
I have stopped for the night and don't know if this will drain my starter batts.
I remember reading in the manual that the windshield wipers activate the light but I have hit the off button for the wipers and it's  still on.
Thanks
Frank
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: Headlamp indicator on dash

Reply #1 –
Try checking the ground for that lamp. Good chance a bad ground is causing a back feed from another device on the same ground. Maybe the HWH indicator lamp? That small lamp shouldn't run down a good battery overnight. If you're concerned about it, just unplug the lamp from the socket. 
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370

Re: Headlamp indicator on dash

Reply #2 –
That may be caused by the daytime running lights. does it go out if you set the park brake?
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: Headlamp indicator on dash

Reply #3 –
It goes out when I turn on the headlamps and when I set the break
What are you calling the daytime running light
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: Headlamp indicator on dash

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Lt403 –
It goes out when I turn on the headlamps and when I set the break
What are you calling the daytime running light
The inner light on your turn signal assemblies, one on each side, come on when parking brake is off and ignition on.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: Headlamp indicator on dash

Reply #5 –
Stand out front with the coach running and have your wife release the park brake and then you will see the daytime running lights come on.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins