yes alarm isdisconnected yes jus the rear lights r on the radio works as it is the feed for the clock and it is the feed for the interior light aswell so they work Is there an alarm? Check or disconnect it and see if theres a connection.. Are you sure it's just the rear lights on? Check to see if anything else works when the key is off...may be ignitions switch... check the library for a manual and read up on the system.. Dave Some relay is sticking on, or the ignition switch may be bad.. has an alarm? dave
Bulbs blown/Brake lamp switch inoperative
Had the same thing happen on a '73 SB. It turned out (after much cussing) to be the ignition switch. Try replacing the switch with an OEM and "see" what happens!
What year and model? Under what conditions? The dash lights are designed to stay on in certain models. Saab 900s from about 1987 on will have dash lights come on any time the ignition switch is in the ON position, whether or not the headlight switch is turned to ON.
Brake Light switch works without the ignition on. unplug the brake pedal switch and check to see if the brake lights are still on..switch could be defective
When you have your head lights turned on (the switch turned to the right all the way), pull that same switch out towards you
bad ignition switch - inside steering column
The rear lights of your car will still on even if your car was off because the switch was turned on and it will still remain on until the battery's out. Another possibility, if the headlight switch is off and the ignition switch is off, the brake light switch may be out of adjustment or broken and what you're seeing is the brake lights on.
Between your steering wheel and your instrument panel on your steering column, you will find a small rocker switch that controls the parking lights. I can't tell you why it is there, but it does turn the parking lights off and on independent of the ignition and headlight switch.
To determine if an ignition switch is bad, observe symptoms like the dashboard lights flickering, the engine failing to start, or the key getting stuck in the ignition. You can also test the switch by checking for power at the ignition wire when the key is turned to the "on" position. If there's no power or inconsistent readings, the ignition switch may be faulty. Additionally, listen for clicking sounds when turning the key, which can indicate internal problems within the switch.
It could be a combination of two simple problems. First, check that your parking light switch on the top of your steering column is OFF, as this will keep the lights on even if the ignition switch is off. I believe this switch is necessary because your lights turn off automatically when you turn of the engine (ignition switch) Aslo, you must check your (combination tail light and brake light) rear bulbs as this could cause the break and tail lights to remain on when the car is started (ignition is on). GOOD LUCK !
It's possible that you have a bad ignition switch. Normally, those lights won't turn on unless the ignition is turned to the "Run" position. A bad switch may be allowing current to flow through one or more contacts when it's not supposed to.
Most newer models of cars now have a safety design that allows the headlights to stay on for a few minutes before shutting themselves off to allow the occupants to safely get to a door or gate. Also, on many newer model vehicles, if the lights are turned off before the ignition, the lights will stay off. If the lights are turned off after the ignition, the lights stay on to illuminate your way. If the light switch is off and the lights stay on longer than a few minutes, then something is wrong.