There is normally a switch near the light (or sometimes on the dash) that sets the light to:
Always on
Always off
On when the door is open, off when it's shut.
If that switch is in the correct position, it's going to either be the switch in the door pilar that is jammed in the on position, or a short somewhere in the miles of cable that make up the wiring loom.
you didnt specify year, but its time delayed electronically. Assuming they do eventually turn off, all is well. It's 1995 Cadillac Concours the interior lights, and head lights go out when I cut the car off but the dashboard lights stay on.
yes, because your lights run on your car battery
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Why do interior lights stay on when engine is shut off on 2001 Lincoln Continental car?
Figure it out...
I am not too familiar with the 1996 Concorde, but most of the newer vehicles turn on the interior lighting when the ignition is turned off. This is to allow you to see inside the car before exiting without having to turn any lights on. They should turn off after about 40-50 seconds, or when the doors are locked and the alarm is activated.
turn the inside lights off
This is because when you turn the key it starts lights, radio, engine, etc. After you turn the car off it still needs a few minutes to turn off as the battery isn't extremely fast. When you come back in a hour it most definitely should have turned off or your car has a problem or you forgot to put your light on automatic. EDIT: no the lights go off normally a couple seconds after i get out, lock the car, and shut the door. but when i come back after an hour or more, the interior lights do not come on until i unlock it, get it, and turn on the ignition
If your interior lights won't turn off, you need to make sure you do not have a door open. You should also make sure the trunk of your vehicle is shut also.
try pushing the headlight switch in......works with 1999 Lincoln Towncar
Check to see if the interior lights are switched "ON" Sometimes they get turned on when you move the headlight switch.
Turn your head lights off before you shut the car off