Just as the title says. It is not my car but one I am looking to purchase. Any ideas? Stuck switch? Bad fuse? I am not on location and cannot tear it apart as it is not my car.

Could be a security system,have them check the owners manual , reset button usually under drivers side dash.

Could it be the "virgin switch" (on top of steering wheel column housing)?

he said blinking - maybe try pushing the hazard switch? (red triangle)

There's some sort of "security" system. My '96 Outback had a yellow tag hanging from the battery cable (and I think under the hood or something) telling you how to disable it. It involved finding a little black button hanging in the wiring harness by the pedals and holding it for a few seconds or something.

From the Owner's Manual:

 

"1. Parking lights will flash when the vehicle’s battery is disconnected

and reconnected.
To stop lights from flashing, either:
- Press remote transmitter “UNLOCK” button once.
- Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and press programming
button for one second (see location below)."

Yeah the security system does that. Disconnect the battery negative, turn the ignition key to the On position then reconnect battery.