Bulb in light switch always on

[sogama]

I have a 1991 928 S4 (Euro). I recently took the instrument pod off, and since replacing it, the light bulb which illuminates the switch which controls the side and head lights turns on (once the ignition is on) even if the car lights are not turned on. Any suggestions? I have checked and found that the two wires which go to the bulb holder are "live" even if the switch is in the off position (and hence the bulb lights up) - is this the way it should be (in which case the problem is somewhere inside the switch itself), or should the leads not be live (in which case the problem is outside the switch). Apart from separating the switch to be able to remove the instrument pod, I did nothing else to the switch itself, so I would be surprised if the problem is inside the switch.

[SeanR]

It's normal, don't sweat it.

That way you can find the switch at night.

[sogama]

Many thanks for your prompt response - although I have had the car for almost two years, I didn't realise!. Adam (http://porsche928owner.blogspot.com/).

[Danglerb]

Plenty of us are in the same boat, I sure had no clue if its normal or not.