Last edited: Feb 27, 2018. If you have to reprogram the preset stations for the car stereo every time you turn the ignition switch to off, there may be a problem with the wiring. Anybody else experiencing the radio not turning off when you open the door? Once that is off take a test light or volt meter and check for power (with the key out) on the blue wire with the red tracer on the ignition switch. Once car radios began to have digital displays and presets, typically there were two power connections to the radio–one for the main power, and one to “keep alive” the clock and memory presets. To do so I have to repress the on/off button. The person who had this problem 8 years ago in their last post said they replaced the entire radio to solve the problem. Everything was fine with this car until last night. New Member. Peugeot 406 radio staying on - Civic8 : AS far as I know radio should only work in AC mode ie accesory possition.if it works in off poss/ie ignition in lock mode it should not work unless bypassed/ie feed to radio has seperate supply.unless radio has this it wont work.but it is poss to do.if a new motor would think the radio has a fault.ie short in circuit.cant answer for program but doubt it Once the driver’s door is opened the radio should cut off no matter the interval setting that is selected in the menu is my understanding. Radio turns itself on and off while the car is turned off and the key is not in the ignition. In my van, power to the radio stays on while the ignition is off for a short time at least and then automatically cuts off when opening a door or times out by itself. thanks smallblock Occasionally when I turn the ignition off, the radio continues to play and nothing can be adjusted on it. thanks smallblock It has the upgraded radio. Discussion Starter • #1 • Dec 13, 2018. This should be easy to test - unplug the radio, stick a multimeter on the switched power wire of the cable that you unplugged, and see if any power is going to it. Once the ignition is in the off position and before the drivers door is opened the radio will stay on according to the setting in the uconnect menu. If it is receiving power - the radio is capable of turning ON. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. Hope … �� 'Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 (Windows) 2017:08:04 09:49:41 � �� � ؠ " *( 2 � H H ���� Adobe_CM �� Adobe d� �� � 11 Answers. The ignition switch itself is connected to the ignition cylinder by a shaft or lever. Insulation gone touching metal - allowing power … With a socket wrench, tighten all three bolts in order to make a solid ground to the car frame. this just started today and when i turned off my car and removed the key from the ignition, the radio stayed on. So, my old 2015 5-series used to kill the radio/idrive when i turned the engine off. Everything was fine with this car until last night. 11k on my car. 185k miles, this is the first problem I've had with the Rav. Just press the power button. I’ve seen as much information pointing to this being the problem as I’ve seen pointing to an issue with the car. happen to my 02 dealer said it was my ignition switch the the truck never saw it time out so everything would stay on but the engine would shut off idk if they were blowin smoke up my ace or what i was only 18 at the time so i was like sure makes perfect sense idk if they were right or what but they fixed it . quentinjoseph. I’m actually going to try replacing the radio with an aftermarket one. Picked up my car today, drove home 15 miles, and right before getting home, the radio decided to go back to it's old ways. • CarPlay beeps and stops working. Hopefully it stays that way. So I want to understand the issue a bit more as to I maybe having the same issue. RAP Relay - … Inside the ignition switch, several contacts connect vital electrical systems needed to start and run the car. I it to a car audio shop who soldered the connections in the radio and I haven’t had the problem since. Turn off the headlamp switch. • CarPlay beeps and stops working. Whether or not it will run the battery down depends on what the problem actually is. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Got an 2007 silverado classic lbz. From your description - the ignition key is not shutting off available power to the radio unit. the radio and odometer stay on with the key out of the ignition, and the drivers door open. Messages 5 Likes 0. Solution: I’ve created a video on how I solved this issue. That is because a radio is not alive; and has no brains. When I take out the key and exit my car, the radio stays on. Radio stays on when engine is turned off? have the radio on turn key off when i open the door the radio should go off but it doen't any info what could be the promblem thanks Please consider whitelisting my site in your ad blocker. These bolts ground the body of the car to the frame. A miswire or some such exists with the current radio and its wiring harness. Really praying this works. If it still hasn't turned off, check if the dome … Leave the car running. In the former case, I would suspect either someone made a mistake when modifying the wiring to add your i-stuff adapter, or the head unit has a fault. With these two items and some detective work - you can fix your problem. I have absolutely no understanding why this worked, because my car radio is supposed to (always has before and does again now) turn off when I turn the ignition off - not when the door opens. Thank you in advanced. 7 0 obj Radio stays on after car is completely turned off. I researched in the car manual, but didn’t find any information for this; however, it says that without a key the radio will stay on for a whole hour. Wow thanks for all the ideas and suggestions. – Radio goes silent until its turned off and on – Radio turns on while key is off the ignition – Battery Drains overnight . I’m in agreement with the “guy at the car audio shop.” A new radio will fix your problem. I have a 2008 Nissan titan with no mods all factory. And it also loses preferences (volume, radio stations, etc) Info about the connection from the car: Yellow wire - it is labeled "Battery" (on the car side), voltage is 12 when car is on, 0 when car is off. Came out 5 minutes later and the radio was still on! I havent done a whole lot of research yet but when I turn my truck off the radio stays on like it used to but when I open the door the radio stays on, the dome lights come on but the radio doesnt shut off like its supposed to. I agree with the new audio unit. Electronics. The first thing that comes to mind is that the dash lights scroll dimmer is scrolled all the way in one direction which manually shuts off all the interior lights, even if a door is opened. • When you turn the ignition to OFF, the navigation display stays on. Is there a way to stop it from doing that, it is super annoying if you are working outside close to the truck and want to listen to music and have to walk over every 15 mins to turn the system back on. I hooked all the cables up correctly and double checked. A faulty ignition key switch is another possibility, among others. The way I would approach this personally would be to first check or have checked the mods that were done to add your adapter, maybe removing it for troubleshooting. If you must keep it running here, please support this endeavor and select a support plan - which starts at only $0.16 cents per day. Radio 10 (mine) will retain its status as it was at the time the key's turned off. It does not know if the key is in the ignition or not. Radio Stays On with Ignition OFF AFFECTED VEHICLES Year Model Trim 2019 RDX ALL Are you having this issue while using Apple CarPlay? 2 Posts . Discussion Starter • #1 • Dec 13, 2018. This just started today. A failing ignition switch can cause system-wide problems ranging from the ability of the car to start, to maintaining speed and even keeping the radio turned on. The display will also randomly change my backup camera settings. If there is power there unplug the switch - if … I know you can put the car in ACC mode, but it turns off after 5 mins then the radio shuts off about 15 mins after that. After this I also had an iPod/iPhone adapter installed. My 2001 Caravan was the only car I've owned with the "radio on" feature for a minute or until a door was opened. The car will be completely turned off, but the radio will still be on and playing. Turn off only the car stereo using the POWER On/Off button. 21956 I have replaced the light switch, the ignition switch and battery, with no luck. Your trouble of the radio staying on and killing the battery will be fixed. Hi, does anyone have any ideas on this. ". Can anyone help?? A miswire or some such exists with the current radio and its wiring harness. Halloween Day 2018. My 2011 Kia Sorento has a normal key system and it works the same way, radio goes off with the ignition. Radio stays on when engine is turned off? Prior to this the radio was turning on and off by itself with the ignition off and the key removed. That is the ACC wire and you are correct in thinking that is the circuit that is causing you the issue. I waited it out and it turns off after a while but i'd hate to have it stay on and run the battery down. I could usually get it back by turning it of an on several times. This feature typically shuts the radio off after about ten minutes or if a door is shut, although that isn’t a universal rule. Plus the door dinger stopped working, door can be open with key in and no dinger. I checked all the fuses. Reminds me of the old vw days when the radio was not part of the ignition circuit. I will post an update as soon as I know the results. As others have suggested, the most likely cause is a failed ignition switch. If you just turn the radio on it turns off after about 15 mins. Is there a quick and easy wiring 'fix' that will let me listen to the radio without even having the keys in the ignition. Open the DRIVER door, and then stand there and see if the system shuts down in 10 minutes or less. In my van, power to the radio stays on while the ignition is off for a short time at least and then automatically cuts off when opening a door or times out by itself. In any event, if this is the case, then you’ll just have to remember to turn the radio off when you exit the car. The only way to turn off the radio is to open and close the driver door or stick the key in and cycle on-off. And power to the stuff that is supposed to be powered when the key is “on” goes through that relay. Messages 5 Likes 0. I have to manually hit the On/Off switch. Occasionally when I turn the ignition off, the radio continues to play and nothing can be adjusted on it. When I got out of my truck today the radio stayed on. %PDF-1.7 As a result, it drains the car battery so that I have to have it jump started. The radio that was in the car before did the same thing. Also I can't lock it. This intermittent problem happened again, even after three visits to my VW dealer since June, and multiple firmware updates. Could this deal with something in the ignition harness it self. Its done this with and without a passenger. It does not know if the key is in the ignition or not. All other doors lock and unlock. I’d like to suggest that if you do the job yourself you get an “adapter plug” from an automotive audio store. All Television & Home cinema products; Televisions Any help or answers if it wasn’t answered already?. Radio designed to stay on for a set amount of time Some car radios are on a timer, so they are designed to not shut off immediately. Thread starter tigerfan; Start date May 31, 2018; T. tigerfan. Radios take two 12V feeds from the battery - one permanent and one when the ignition is on. It seems as though the issue with the radio staying on may have started somewhere around that time. Just make sure your new radio will connect directly to your original radio wiring. 2007 Ford F150 Supercab - radio stays on with no key in ignition...no alarm when lights are left on...no door ajar t... - Ford 2007 F-150 Harley Davidson question It has the upgraded radio. The plug gets spliced to the new unit’s wires on the kitchen table and plugs directly into your cars original wiring harness. May 31, 2018 #1. When you shut the car off, the radio and clock stay on. What happens when you open the door after pulling the key from the ignition? Fix: check if the radio has turned off a few minutes after the doors have been shut and locked. When I got off work I tried the wipers and they worked with no key in the ignition. The radio that was in the car before did the same thing. If you can open the DRIVER door and the stuff still stays on, you do have a problem. Got into the garage, turned off the car, and the radio continues to stay on after turning the car off. I hooked all the cables up correctly and double checked. I had a different issue about a year ago where if the radio was on it would make really loud popping noise then go silent. I bought the new car radio/stereo unit, installed it, but there is a problem it wont stay on when i turn of my car. Televisions & Home Theater. Radio on with Ignition off. The other day I got out, locked the door and went into the store. ��m�W"�m�����SM5���ugӺ�����g��:�ݳر쿧7*�F=?e�6�S,@�cm�w��?�kS�^q����G�]���u�� �,:�&E�W����}qG湍=C��[��cQS��������ec=��k^v�sf���9ߤ���Ե��i��e�s� �p7����. I read that part but I’m wondering if there was another solution to the issue or just that. I unhooked the battery and reset everything but the min the ignition turned back on the radio wont go off. Is there a way to stop it from doing that, it is super annoying if you are working outside close to the truck and want to listen to music and have to walk over every 15 mins to turn the system back on. Depending on the make and model, it can be easy or difficult to swap out. Is there a relay under the dash that is sticking or is this my ignition switch. ����Exif MM * b j( 1 " r2 ��i � � 3 !1AQa"q�2���B#$R�b34r��C%�S���cs5���&D�TdE£t6�U�e���u��F'���������������Vfv��������7GWgw�������� 5 !1AQaq"2����B#�R��3$b�r��CScs4�%���&5��D�T�dEU6te����u��F���������������Vfv��������'7GWgw������� ? The other day I got out, locked the door and went into the store. Hello, I have a 2000 Ford F-350 with a 7.3 powerstroke and the problem that I am having is that the motor stays running when I shut the key off although I can shut it off by pulling a fuse or relay. From your description - the ignition key is not shutting off available power to the radio unit. If all appears well there, I’d replace the head unit next. My radio will not turn off when I remove the key from the ignition, I have to manually turn the stereo off or it will drain my battery. Like Oblivion was saying, your vehicle may have a way to bypass power to the radio while the key is off. May 31, 2018 #1. Shut off the engine and exit the vehicle. This just started today. When you shut the car off, the radio and clock stay on. 2006 Silverado 2500 HD 6.0 The interior lights, battery light, radio all stay on once the truck is turned off. Radio Stays On with Ignition OFF AFFECTED VEHICLES Year Model Trim 2019 RDX ALL Are you having this issue while using Apple CarPlay? I unhooked the battery and reset everything but the min the ignition turned back on the radio wont go off. Got an 2007 silverado classic lbz. I agree with “missileman” go talk with the people at the car audio shop i feel you will get a better install from them. The radio will turn on randomly when I open the passenger door even without the key in the ignition. I need the radio to turn off, like normally. If you want it to turn off immediately, press the MENU button on the right side of the radio, scroll down to "Radio Off: 20 Min." My 2014 CX-5 had a problem (for years now), when I tried to shut it off the radio (accessories) would stay on. My radio will not turn off when I remove the key from the ignition, I have to manually turn the stereo off or it will drain my battery. I have a strange problem with my 2014 Fiesta SE. I have to manually hit the On/Off switch. When I take out the key and exit my car, the radio stays on. And it could still be any wiring modifications that were botched. Sometimes it will turn off, most of the time they wont. When I got out of my truck today the radio stayed on. If that relay sticks on, that would explain the radio staying on. My 2001 Caravan was the only car I've owned with the "radio on" feature for a minute or until a door was opened. If you radio stays on even with the door open, this is most likely your problem. 2010 dodge charger, 3.5L. Or they made a mistake and connected the wire used to provide power to the radio memory and clock to the radio itself. I have a face off radio which I always remove when leaving the car, so there would be no fear of the battery draining (I hope). Most cars have a relay or relay that turn on when the key is in the “on” position. I’ve done a few and they’re super easy. �� �" �� You should have a service manual for your vehicle as well. My fix for it was removing the radio fuse but obviously that’s not the fix I want. If it is, then your radio is not to blame, and you need to look more in the area of your ignition switch. I have replaced the light switch, the ignition switch and battery, with no luck. In the latter, it could be the head unit or the car’s BCM. I had to jiggle the switch. 185k miles, this is the first problem I've had with the Rav. Turn the car off while the radio's on, it'll be on when I start the car again. There are three large bolts in the driver's door jam. I left it alone for a little while thinking it would turn off, like headlights take a few seconds, but never did. My 2003 Honda Accord radio will turn on while the car keys are not in the car. I drive a 93 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 which will only allow me to listen to the stereo when the ignition is on. (unless the ignition switch is defective) If you install a new radio yourself - you will still have to figure all of this out… So if you like the current radio - figure it out with this one. Replaced the radio today and so far so good. Interior lights on? Some cars come with a feature that allows the radio to stay on after the keys have been removed from the ignition. Came out 5 minutes later and the radio was still on! • If you try to switch to a different audio source, you see the message XM-Check Tuner or FM-Radio Unavailable . I have a 91 eclipse gst with a kenwood deck. I need the radio to turn off, like normally. I would suspect some sort of power module or BCM is causing the trouble. There’s probably a reason they did it this way. However I don’t want to spend money to put a new radio in only to have the same issue after. The car has some driver side door issues. If no power is going to the radio - it will not turn on - no matter how many times you press the power button. Thread starter tigerfan; Start date May 31, 2018; T. tigerfan. The lock won't work with the key fob lock function. W … read more With increasingly complex stereo and nav systems, this may no longer be the case–it may be the system ALWAYS has power available and either its internal logic or the car’s “body controller module” (or both) may determine whether the radio should be on or not. May 31, 2018 #1. New radios just use the "always on" feed and just use the ignition feed as a sense to know when to switch on and off. The other possibility if the wiring remains as when the car was new is a sticking relay somewhere. The best fix is of course replacement. The radio will stay on for 20 minutes after the key is removed if you have it set so in the radio menu. 2011 Cayenne Red SV AWD - (Navi, splash guards, UK Arm rest, BU Camera): 25+MPG City 30MPG Highway / Dino Oil: No Lights, Engine or Exhaust Mods Best Auto Insurance | … ��? 2006 Silverado 2500 HD 6.0 The interior lights, battery light, radio all stay on once the truck is turned off. Ps if you help me I'll be your best friend . the radio and odometer stay on with the key out of the ignition, and the drivers door open. and set it to "Radio Off: 00 Min. Any help would be appreciated. also, when i opened the door, the door chime came on as if the lights were still on and now i’m not able to lock the car or set the alarm using my key. IMHO, it depends on how the radio is being “fed” power. I have a 91 eclipse gst with a kenwood deck. Sometimes it will turn off, most of the time they wont. Opening the passenger door after the drivers door is open turns the radio off. It usually does, but once in awhile it stays on until I lock the door. 5 people found this helpful. Many GM vehicles have a system that allows the radio to stay on when you turn the key off, until you open a door. An experienced auto electric expert could figure it out no problem I expect. My 2002 f250 door ajar light comes on and stays on, when it does,power locks dont work and auto lights dont work and radio stays on without keys in ignition i know this will sound weird but, spray WD-40 in all the door latches (door side). When you turn off the key, the main power would die but the keep-alive connection would continue to provide a small amount of juice. • When you turn the ignition to OFF, the navigation display stays on. Yes, this is normal. My Citroen, for example, will allow you to run the radio for an hour even with the ignition off completely. Halloween Day 2018. If it is receiving power - the radio is capable of turning ON. Fix: make sure that the ignition switch is actually in the off position in the short term, and replace the cylinder when you can. New Member. I'm not sure this is in any way related to the radion problem . As a result, it drains the car battery so that I have to have it jump started. I tend to agree with DS77, with the caveat that it is possible, though unlikely, that somehow the switched power side of the radio has become linked to the constant power side internally through some means (something metallic falling into the radio in just the right spot, or perhaps an impressive case of tin whiskers). Stock radio.No other electrical problems . check out Cruchtfield’s web site and see whats out there and what features you want, spend some time playi ng with the units on display make sure your ok with the controls. I'm lost cant find a wiring diagram anywhere online. No cutting…no splicing. My 2011 Kia Sorento has a normal key system and it works the same way, radio goes off with the ignition. The guy at the car audio shop says that he thinks the radio is just bad and that Honda had a huge problem with radios in Accords from that year. Set one or two radio stations as presets. This intermittent problem happened again, even after three visits to my VW dealer since June, and multiple firmware updates. If the car allows you to keep listening to the radio with the key off until you open a door, it may be set up like this. It’s been happening for months now. If I turn the radio off before the car keys are out I can still see the radio receiving power (the clock on the display lights up). I'm lost cant find a wiring diagram anywhere online. TL;DW : Replace your stereo with an aftermarket one and possibly wire it so that it only turns on when key is inserted into the ignition. 2010 dodge charger, 3.5L. You can get the setup wiring manual for your radio online. 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