I'm a recent 1996 Plus 4 (Rover T16 Engine) owner and I was driving the car the other week for the first time in the dark with the headlights on. All was good until I got home. I pulled up onto the drive and got out to open the garage with my keys in hand and the Engine was still running! It would appear the engine will run with the ignition off while the head lights are on.

Further investigation the following day confirms that the engine will continue to run with the ignition off, key removed, while the headlights are on. If I turn the headlights off, sidelights still on, the engine stops.

So, if there are any T16 owners out there can you confirm if this is a feature or a wiring fault?

And if its a fault does anyone have a wiring diagram?