Interior lights

[E30m42cab]

My 91 and my GF's 88 e30's turn the interior lights off as soon as the switch on the door frame is pushed. When you first get in my mom's 89 e30, the lights stay on for a few seconds so you can see to get the key in the ignition. Is it possible to make my e30 do this?

 

[echothreezero]

This will be no help, but there is a relay - I forget which one.

My alarm keeps it on for 5-20 seconds (programmable), but like I said there is a relay with a delay function.

I'll check the manual and see if Ican remember.

Edit # 1 - OK, I'm pretty sure its #05 in this pic. From memory its either in the kick by the central locking computer or under the dash behind the glove box on RHD models (so may be behind the IC in LHD)

Edit #2 This may help