Parking lights the parking lights on my 2002 outback sport will not turn off. my wife took it in for a carwash today and this afternoon we noticed the lights were still on. i tried all of the lights, even took the car for a drive, but nothing changed. I'm guessing that some water from the carwash is affecting wiring, but could be something else? Any suggested solutions?

i took my 2007 jeep liberty 4x4 to the carwash but it was freezing out side as soon as i came out of the carwash the esp abs the skid car in the middle came on

Hi it sounds like you have hit the parklight switch, in some models there is a swith in the steering colum surround peice on the top that is hard to notice and it activates the park lights, give it a try as it may have been knocked on

PROBLEM COULD BE FAULTY IDLE AIR CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE ALSO.CHECK AIR BYPASS HOSE FOR CRACKS OR DISCONNECTED BROKEN.

I don't know about the 2007's but earlier models have a parking light switch located on the top of the steering column. See if there is a switch there that got moved when cleaning.

Have the battery tested, look for draws on the system and have the alternator tested.

CHECK THE SWITCH BETWEEN THE DASH CLOCKS AND THE STEERING WHEEL U MAY HAVE TURNED THAT ON BY MISTAKE

Below is a link for the wiring diagram you requested:

2002 Subaru Outback Wiring

there should be a little area on the shift panel that you can put the ignition key in to unlock it. good luck.

I've noticed the same problem with my 2001 Ford Exployer Sport Trac. When my girlfriend drives my truck she raises the steering column, and when I'm driving, I lower the column. I noticed when I was driving recently the left front turn signal kept flashing quickly, thought it was the bulb, but changed and still happening. Today I took apart the steering column cover and noticed the wiring for the turn signals and hazards were loose. To fix this problem I pulled the wires out of column more as to not stress the connection. So far this has fixed the problem.

 I had the same problem with my Outback but the solution is very simple, turn off the parking light switch located on the top of the steering column. See chapter 3 page 23 in your owners manual.  This has to be the dumbest and most frustrating feature EVER!