Headlights turn on after car is turned off

2008 KIA SPORTAGE
85,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CORY73
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After mt car is turned off and the key is removed the headlights turn on, sometimes immediately other times not until later. I have tried removing the headlight relay under the hood, but that did not help. It does not have any aftermarket alarms or other lights.
Feb 25, 2016 at 5:47 PM
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JDL
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Do you have autolamps? w/drl, w/o drl? Pulling the headlamp fuses should kill the lamps, high and lo beam.
Feb 26, 2016 at 7:51 AM
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CORY73
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No, there are no auto lamps at all.
Feb 26, 2016 at 12:34 PM
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JDL
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In the diagram, see the 10 amp ignition fuse, check for voltage with the key off, should be no voltage, use a testlite. You have to test when problem is ongoing. If voltage with key off, either a problem with ignition switch or wiring circuit/fuse is shorted to voltage. I could not add the diagram for some reason, I will try again later.
Feb 27, 2016 at 9:23 AM