Q: Instrument panel lighting problem

asked by on February 11, 2017

Replaced all bulbs in my instrument panel, turn signal indicator bulbs come on when the parking lights or headlights are turned on. The turn signal indicator light functions properly when the parking or headlights are off.

My car has 73210 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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