Bill, I will have to do some further investigation as to exactly when the lights come on and report back. This is probably why i had ignored the lights in the past as "ignorance is bliss". Thanks for your input Bill. Neil, Flashy 82 Imp London, England. From: "Bill Watson" Re: IML: Little Red Lights > The dash instrument lamps should not come on when the door is opened. There > should not be any power to those lamps until the ignition key is turned to > "ON" (or "RUN"). > I have found that if you are seated in the car and turn the engine off, the > transmission gear selector display will remain on as long as there is > someone seated in the driver's deat. And of course the speedometer, > odometer, clock, fuel gauge and transmission gear selector display will > light when you pull on an exterior door handle. All but the transmission > display shuts off after a few seconds if the door is opened. > But none of the lower panel warning lights should come on when the door > handle is pulled, a door is opened, or someone sits on the driver's seat. > Bill > Vancouver, BC