Ignition Lights Always on

[micramental]

Got another problem!

My Super S has been sat on the drive for a while and the battery has died so I changed it for a fully charged one and got it started. However when I turned it off the ignition/accessories lights on the dash came on! I restarted the car and the lights went off like normal but when I turned it off they came back on. I tried turning the key in the igniton a few times but it made no difference. The lights are on but they sort of phase in and out - weird. I've disconnected the battery to stop it draining but does anyone have any ideas what is going on? It never used to do this by the way, its a recent hiccup.

Is it to do with the replacement battery or is it because the car has been standing a while? Not sure if its a factor but its quite damp inside, would this effect the electrics? I've really no idea where to start on this one, help please!

 

[AMY]

Sounds like it's shorting somewhere, could be due to the damp.

 

[Arnold]

Have you reconnected the battery since this has happened? I had a weird electrical fault with my driving lamps once and they would not go off until the battery was disconnected / reconnected, and have worked fine ever since. They should just switch on and off with the other side/headlights but they wouldnt!

Random glitch.

 

[Ed]

Could be a stuck ignition relay. I would check that first.