why my 2001 forester; turn car off but dashboard lights stay on?

Asked by sanchini Mar 21, 2015 at 02:38 PM about the 2001 Subaru Forester L

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turn car off but dashboard lights stay on and drain the battery...?

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Are there some parking lights also staying on in the taillights? If so, check the switch on top of the steering column. Is there a roller wheel to dim the lights in the cluster? I've not messed with 01 so I'm just guessing, but see if it is rolled all the way up and keeping your lights on.

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