Is this normal??????????

[HercGTI]

When my MK2 is parked and the keys out of the ignition........ if you leave the indicator on the park lamps on that side stay on.... wtf

[Umai Naa!!]

That's the true 'park' light function.

In Europe, you set it up so that the road-side (not kerb-side) park lights stay on. Mainly used in adverse conditions so that people don't clip your parked car, among other reasons.

[HercGTI]

Cheers bud, I thought as such

[Brumma]

Yep, that's right. I used to think it was just yet another electrical problem my Mk2 has but its 'customisable' parking lights, depending which side of the road you're parked on. I've made a habit of checking my lights every time I park now.

[anthony--t]

Mk3 does the same not sure about other models

[ella_and_gertie]

Ha! I never thought this would be a desirable function, but it's actually kind of clever. It took me so long to habitually check my indicators when I got out of the car - I ended up putting a fluoro sticker on the flicker to remind me so I didn't run the battery down.

[wai]

Yes, it's normal. In Europe, you must always have the off side parking light lit if parked in a residential area where the vehicle is not clearly visible at night. It is also a requirement here, but generally not enforced. I mean, can you imagine the police patrolling at night to catch offenders? ONLY KIDDING.

Now, I believe this only happens if you park where it is dark. When you take the ignition key out, you should get a warning tone sound.

The current draw is not that great because it only lights up two parking lamps that are 5 W each. If you left the light switch with the parking lamps on, then you have 4 parking lamps, plus 2 number plate lamps at 5 W each.

[Golf-Sam]

bora does that too