Ignition lights come on when key is out and car locked
2000 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.8 16v

The ignition (and most dashboard) lights come on, even when the car is switched off, key is out and the car is locked. This, of course, flattens the battery.
It happens approx 30-60 seconds after the car is switched off. Nothing else works when this happens i.e. wipers, indicators, electric windows etc
I currently just disconnect the battery when I park,but this is a bit of a pain. Any ideas??
Problem added: Sep 22, 2016 (5 years ago)
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Barry Hollingsworth
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Citroen Xsara Picasso
Year: 2000
Variant: 1.8 16v
Problem Category
Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights

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A faulty ignition switch is one of possible causes .
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whittingehame
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Answered Sep 22, 2016 (5 years ago)
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could also be the double relay
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paulieone
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Answered Oct 3, 2016 (5 years ago)
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