2000 Honda Odyssey. Parking lights and dash lights will not turn off. Have to remove fuse to shut them off. Started with blinkers not working followed by the dash and parking lights going out. Had someone replace the fuse. Found out the fuse they replaced it with was too large. The trailer light wires started to smoke and the fuse was removed immediately then replaced with the correct size. Now the dash and parking lights are permanently on. Anybody have any idea how to resolve this problem?

Bulbs are burned out.

First thing I would check is all frame grounds... like the negative battery cable and the grounding strap on the passenger side motor Mount to the wheel hub. In any electrical system, lights draw more current than anything (except the battery) when you turn them on... Check the grounds!

This is an electrical issue. .you may need to check fuse box for loose connections or it might be grounds or short to voltage.

Most likely ignition wire in steering coloumn needs replaced.

there is a dimmer to control the brighness, consult your manuel to find its location.

the fuse is labled 'brake'

I would replace the fuse... and then have someone stand to the rear of the vehicle and watch the lights come on as I applied the brake... if the fuse blows again... note which tail light did NOT come on durring this test and replace the bulb.. it is grounding to itself and causing the short.

check the fuse in the fuse box.. it is the common prob do not worry...

A good indication of a blown fuse,

probably needs a turn signal switch

the daytime running lights control unit is behind the glove box. You must first remove the glove box to access the control unit. However, the fuses that supply power to control unit functions are accessible in several fuse boxes. the No. 3 and 8 fuses (15A) and No. 14 fuse (40A) in the engine compartment fuse box, the No. 5 fuse (7.5A) in the driver's kick panel fuse box, and the No. 6 fuse (10A) in the passenger's kick panel fuse box all supply power in some way to the DRL unit. Other inputs that can affect the DRL system include a faulty parking brake switch, faulty combination light switch, faulty headlight relays or blown bulbs, and even the brake fluid float switch.