[quote=GaryG;44423]First of all, there was most likely no wiring done by a dealership Tech and you more than likely have an open circuit that's causing the problem. The previous owner also most likely thought telling you he had this done in order for you not to think there was a problem with the '05 Escape. The problem could be any number of things and you need a good Tech to trace it down with pin point test and his diagnostic tools.
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The 05 esacpe has 50,000 Klms on it. The previous owner did pay the Dealer technicians to make the headlights and tail lights stay on as the reciept for the work is still in the glove box. He had purchased it new and had the work done before it left the lot (dealer confirms). He said that he could never remember to turn on the lights in his old car and had gotten ticketed for it. Which leads me right back to where I am. A dealer tech wanting $300.00 to return the lighting system to factory original and me hoping to do it a lot cheaper. I do hear relays clicking when the key is first turned, and I do hear relays clicking the lights off when I engage the rear window washer. Howerver if the headlight switch is turned to on, the rear washer has no effect on the lights. I guess the schematic is the way to go, start from there and see where the components are located and see where the wiring was changed. The riciept for the work does not list parts, only a parts total and labour total plus taxes. The previous owner said a "module" had to be installed to make the lights stay on, but I am not sure about that. I just hate paying a dealer so much money for so little work. | 
