TC,

I just went out and confirmed that the bright lights come on, even with
the key removed, when the dimmer switch stalk is pulled back, on my '85
which is working normally.

Might be a clue.

Mike

TC wrote:
>>85 1.9 GL
>>This seems the reverse of all the past issue i can find in the archives
>>I  disconnect the 3 way switch in the instrument cluster they still say on
>>:(
>>(the running lights do shut off when the 3 way switch is off)
>>They do shut off when i whip out fuses 5(left),6(right)
>
> also I just disconnected the wires from the white plastic
> connector the actual ignition switch plus into
> the headlight are still on
>