Electric Gremlins, My tail lights are crazy... Options

[Carlitos Way]

er, not MY tail lights, my car's tail lights.

I'm trying to get my car up to "roadworthy" conditions. I just purchased it and the PO didn't inform me of the electrical gremlins.

So, I have a weird electric problem:

When I switch off the ignition, if I "accidentally" activate the left turn signals, the right rear tail lights light up, and stay on.

Also, when I was testing the hazard lights, a funny thing happens. The left and right lights do not light up at the same time. They light up in alternating patterns... so it's kind of a fun show... and it reminds me of a few too many late nights with red lights shining in my rear view mirror.

I'm guessing I might need new relays but before I go spending money on 3-4 relays, I'd like to get more input.

Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome.

Thanks,

Carlos

[SirAndy]

First the part where you accidentaly hit the turn signal with the ignition off and the lights go on; that is actually not a problem, they are supposed to do that. They act as parking lights.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) blinkers can be used as parking lights with the ignition off.
move the lever down, the drivers side front and back blinker should illuminate,
move the lever up, the pass. side front and back blinker should illuminate.

it's a "feature" ...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) Andy