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08 xc90: tail lights and puddle lights stay on

A mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the Volvo XC90 made its debut in 2002 at the Detroit Motor Show. Recognized for its safety, practicality, and comfort, the XC90 is a popular vehicle around the world. The XC90 proved to be very popular, and very good for Volvo's sales numbers, since its introduction in model year 2003 (North America). P2 platform.
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08 xc90: tail lights and puddle lights stay on

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Mrs. Ogatrulle parked the xc90 yesterday and discovered that the parking/tail lights and puddle lights (both sides) remained on after turning off the car and locking/closing the doors. I ended up disconnecting the battery so it wouldn't discharge overnight.

I checked the positions of the headlamp switch and turn signal stalk. It didn't matter of the headlamp switch was in the "0" or the "on" position - tail lights still illuminated. Brake lights work fine - they go on and off according to the brake pedal. I also opened and closed all the doors, including the tailgate.

Any ideas?

I'm going to try to remove and inspect the headlight switch and try to figure out which terminal activates the parking lights. What else might it be?
2006 v70 2.5T; 2008 xc90 3.2

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