Q: Parking lights not working.
My parking lights do not come on when I turn on the headlights. I need that checked out as well as my electrical system.
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Power would need to be checked at the bulb connectors to verify the switch and fuse is working something any certified mechanic could do, if there is no power I would check the fuse, if there is power its most likely a bulb or lack of a ground.
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