Is there a way to turn off the radio without a key?
Is there a way to turn off the radio without a key?
I have to manually hit the On/Off switch. 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. I need the radio to turn off, like normally.
Why does my car radio stay on when the key is off?
Hello. If this is the factory radio then you more than likely have an issue with the retained accessory power system. This is what allows the system to retain power when the key is off until the door is open. It may be a relay failure or a failure in the module that controls this.
Why does my radio stay on when I open the door?
Click to expand… I tried that a few times, made no difference though. its the door ajar sensor or whatever the exact name is. mine does it too. i turn the key forward and back again and open and close the door again. or when my passenger opens the door it cuts off. Mine did that with the Sosche adapter for an aftermarket radio.
How long does it take for a car radio to turn off?
This feature typically shuts the radio off after about ten minutes or if a door is shut, although that isn’t a universal rule.
What happens to the radio when you take out the key?
When I take out the key and exit my car, the radio stays on. I have to manually hit the On/Off switch. 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.
What should I do if my Radio Won’t Turn Off?
There may be a setting in the manual to change the operation, usually there is a built in timer to save the battery. If none of that helps it may be time for a new ignition switch. Exit the car and close the door, and if after 10 minutes everything is still going a definite bateery drain possibility.
Click to expand… I tried that a few times, made no difference though. its the door ajar sensor or whatever the exact name is. mine does it too. i turn the key forward and back again and open and close the door again. or when my passenger opens the door it cuts off. Mine did that with the Sosche adapter for an aftermarket radio.
Why does my radio stay on when I Turn Off the ignition?
Next time this happens, put the key back in and make sure the ignition switch is completely turned in the off position. It is also possible the ignition switch needs to be cleaned and lubed. If dirty, it can appear to be off, but be sticking on inside the switch so it never completely turns off.
