The side markers, fog lights, and parking lights remain on after being switched off (and ignition is turned off). After about 10 minutes I pulled several of the corresponding fuses to keep from draining the battery.

Separately, perhaps, my central locking pump has been down for 6-8 weeks, apparently after the rear tub flooded. There has been a smell of melted plastic after driving that I can't quite place, too. With an occasional exhaust-like smell (like she's burning too rich) to boot, I'm destined for an extensive and expensive diagnostic shop visit in the near future.

I imagine the locks not working and the melted plastic smell might be related, but the lights malfunction just started tonight. I need to fix the lights quickly for obvious reasons, so if anyone has had the same problem, please let me know if you found a practical solution.

I've read many useful and money-saving ideas on the forum over the years, but unfortunately I cannot contribute much to helping others because I'm still learning myself.
Thank you to forum posters past, present, and future for your insights.

2005 Crossfire Coupe SRT6 65K miles.