Tail lights stay on after keyless entry, battery runs down

[--tim--]

Yesterday I noticed that using the keyless entry on my 2001 Sable caused the tail lights of my 2000 Sable to come on. The lights stayed on until I opened and shut the door of the 2000 Sable. This morning the battery is dead on the 2000 Sable. It is charging as I type, but the problem with the lights is still there. It doesn't seem to matter which keyless remote I use (2000 or 2001), either one causes the lights to stay on until the door is opened/closed. Could this be a low voltage problem? I don't drive the 2000 very much, once a week at most. I've had both cars for about 6 months, this is the first I've observed this problem. It's not such a big issue that they come on, but not going off is obviously a problem. Has anyone else experienced this?

Thanks,
Tim

[Banjoman10]

Does it have the adjustable pedals? If yes, it's the brake light switch. It will make your brake light stay on. That has had two(2)(!) recalls since 2000.