If you can turn it off manually that’s what I’d do. Will when open passenger door 4 Answers. IF you DO see a connection across 3 and 5, then your relay is stuck “closed” and this is why your radio stays on. radio used to shut off when open any door. the little lever thing inside does not go all the way down and the senor Even if not, it will eventually turn off while the truck sits parked. I've noticed something peculiar on my 2009 Traverse LS lately. This is driving me absolutely nuts as I am in a parking lot opening and closing the door … The latch has the dome light and RAP (the radio and windows working while ignition is off) switches built into it. Turned car off, while still on call, which keeps audio alive. Over the last 3 hours I played around with it and discovered the drivers door MUST be opened after turning off the the car or the radio … Check your owner’s manual. When I open my car door, with the car off, the radio is supposed to turn off. figure I did something. Just bought a car, and when I turn the car off, take the key out of the ignition, and open the car door, the deck will almost always stay on. No key in ignition nor anything on. door Jamb Switch, replaced with Standard Motor Products AW-1024 Door or Dorman 901- Many modern radios get the bulk of their power through the unswitched power lead, and use the switched power lead to trigger the on/off circuit within the radio. inside lights come on when driver door opens. Open the passenger door up front and that will turn off the radio. My 2006 Impala radio power does not turn off when exiting car, but will turn off after a few minutes. Your manual labels it ACC in the diagram. none of the 2 windows(drivers After call ended, radio - XM - … It only turned off when I ejected to faceplate. handle has no tension in it whatsoever. Most of the time your car head unit won’t turn off due to faulty wiring, especially if you have installed an aftermarket radio. On Thursday, 21 June 2018, the radio in my 2014 Ford Fiesta SE would not turn off. if not, Id suspect a drivers door sensor. I have asked a ford mechanic what he might think it would be and he said it could be the radio, but I don’t think it is. The problem can also be caused by a faulty ignition switch. Mine - base SXT - doesn't. 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. It only turned off when I ejected to faceplate. -shut the door,(im out of the car), radio still going, i drive still on How the hell do you turn the radio off? I had the same issue with my 2004 f150, removed the door lock assembly and found a bad have to open rear door to stop it. It looks like the problem may the door "sensor" or the ignition switch. My truck has same problem and does not have a The radio and some other electronics aren't turning off when I exit my car. Mine - base SXT - doesn't. It is a 2005 Envoy with a jvc after market radio. any one know where the sensor is? The radio immediately turned off. Do you mean that you can’t physically turn it off with the ON/OFF control on the radio or that it won’t turn off when opening the door? millerkrx July 5, 2016, 7:30pm #7 I asked the local Buick service manager about the situation. Just bought a car, and when I turn the car off, take the key out of the ignition, and open the car door, the deck will almost always stay on. When the car is parked in the garage, the stereo will not shut off. I also couldn’t turn down the volume using the volume knob on the dash or the volume buttons on the left side of … Jensen automobile sound systems bring connectivity from a wide range of media sources. Wasn't able to find it. I have the same problem. The radio was stuck on the NPR station that I had originally chosen. It’s in the inside cabin fuse box. I've tried fuses, traced the purple wire front to back with no splice found. 2017 Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew For Sale. It seems to be only when we're home too. Also, are you sure it doesn’t turn off? Ended call. The drivers door latch needs to be replaced. You can try spraying P.B. Any help would be nice. Spent hours looking for the 2-1 purple wire everyone talks I finally held down the power button and settings button at the same time for about 10 seconds and it went off. It used to, but pulled the battery out for some reason, and now it won’t. Open rear door, pull up scuff plate and rear trim. Driver's side door will not open after using a Slim Jim. Turned car off, while still on call, which keeps audio alive. SOURCE: Chevy Equinox, 2005 - When door opens..radio does not go off Actually this is the answer, well at least it fixed my problem and for others reading before you go to dealer or buy replacement anything check some wires first.. first my unlock button didnt work driver side, then driver side window quit working and then radio wouldnt shut off..the equinox doesnt have a push button … Click to expand... no alarm, no remote start. Some have a feature where it shuts off when the door opens or it shuts off after N number of minutes with the key out. about. Cheap, easy part to replace, but causes major headaches when it is bad. I'd been in the lumber yard a good 30 minutes. (RAP) B) The radio immediatly turns off when you shut the car off. Someone said it best, lots of electrical gremlins in this car. It goes off on its own in about 10 minutes if you keep sitting in the car without opening a door. I've noticed something peculiar on my 2009 Traverse LS lately. Will when open passenger door. Reply. Radio won't turn off when the door opens and engine is turned off. On occasion, when I park the truck, remove the key and open the drivers door, the radio will remain on. Thanks again. Some cars will allow the radio to receive power when the ignition switch is turned to off for about 10 minutes or until a door is opened. The passenger doors should not turn off the radio power. You can get it fixed or just open the passenger door to turn off the radio. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Recently when i shut off the car and open my door, the stereo still plays. The dealer first updated the software. It is under rear door driver side vinyl scuff plate in rocker channel. Like one answer said probably something wrong with the drivers door. If it still hasn't turned off, check if the dome lights turn off when the doors are shut. Blaster or WD-40 into the latch on the end of the door. 2004 F150 lariat supercrew 2wd. I did not see a button like most cars have that turns dome off etc. But my car is similar to Oakminster’s: When I turn the car off, the radio keeps playing for 10 minutes, or until I open the door, whichever comes first.It is very possible that there is a way to change this so that the radio goes off when the car goes off. A) the Radio stays on and shuts off after 10 min or whan you open the door. This process relies on a switch in the door jamb that opens when you open the door and closes when you close the door. I'll try the WD-40 fix. usually yellow and red. The radio is supposed to shut off when the door is opened after the truck is shut off and now it's not working. Maybe check to see whether that JVC radio has a setup mode that allows you to set it up either way: turn power off with key or leave on. 07 G6 GTP. If the interioir lights operate properly when doors are opened and closed then your radio could have a defect if it stays on. The most likely culprit is the switch that tells the car's computers that the door is opened, but I'm not sure why it doesn't time out. tried my finger in the ignition, would not turn. Lasted a couple of days then started again. I use the radio rather sparingly–there isn’t much on the radio that appeals to me. The radio is finally off!! It did before. It could still be the radio. So closed the passenger door, went to the drivers side, (door left open) cycled the key and poof, it went off. You gave me the solution to my problem! Is there anything else it could be? They also can have high-resolution screens and multiple speakers, and many Jensen stereos come with remote control units. If you can’t turn the radio off with the switch on the radio, then there really is a problem. Upon my arrival, I was amazed that my radio would not turn off. Usually, closing the door and re-opening will tun the radio off. Age: 42 Posts: 10 Likes Received: 0 Joined: Jul … I know this is old but in case this helps anyone else, I though I’d post. Hi All, 2005 2500 HD I bought used a month ago. I have no idea what this means. Then open and shut the door completely about 10-15 times. All doors can be closed etc., car plugged in to charge, and the stereo keeps playing. I think you need to take your car to a shop that specializes in electrical work. Then open and shut the door completely about 10-15 times. I can only open from the inside. This morning, the truck didn't start after sitting for the night. The station would not change. (a mechanic who has the same car tipped me off to this). Radio will continue to play as long as the driver door is closed. Cheaper if you order online. If you need to know where the wire goes, dont just connect it anywhere. Mark20 Well-Known Member. Blaster or WD-40 into the latch on the end of the door. Is there anything else it could be? My '04 Ford T’bird is set up so the radio continues to play after you turn off the ignition and even remove the key from the ignition. The latch has the dome light and RAP(the radio and windows working while ignition is off) switches built into it. With the battery having been pulled out, it likely went to some default that doesn’t turn it off. I need to either keep opening and closing the door until it shuts off or restart truck and shut it off again. I walked around the car and opened the drivers door. Nevertheless, jiggling this door switch solved the problem. With the amount of computer electronics we have, it … 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. Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Ford-F150 1997 Extended cab. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. ... Why Your Car Radio Won't Turn On. 2004 F150 lariat supercrew 2wd. with door open. Expose wires and repair any corrosion. Do you have any idea what could Some newer cars are designed to keep the radio on until the door is opened. I also noticed that the dome lights don't always come on when I open the driver's door. Is there anything else it could be? If no, perhaps the switch in the door jam is defective. does not recognize the door being open. It used to shut off once we opened the drivers door. front door. The radio runs on the retained accessory power, which either times out after 10 minutes or cuts off when a door is opened. wire bundle is wrapped with tape. Took back to dealer and it didn't do it then and they couldn't find anything. When car turns off some of the time, the radio, clock, etc. When the interior lights in a car are working correctly, they will usually come on when you open your door and then shut off some time after you close the door. with door open. This technique works with other cars like Toyota, Nissan, etc. Aftermarket Radio Won't Turn Off when Opening Door Discussion in 'Audio & Electronics' started by jutsinger, Mar 31, 2014. The problem turned out to be intermittent. If the radio turns off after a few minutes, that's normal for your vehicle. It's a temporary fix and most of the time it works. (at least no in the prev gens) Took back to dealer and it didn't do it then and they couldn't find anything. After call ended, radio - XM - started playing. My envoy radio after market will not shut off with car. Some people, including me, don’t like having the radio on while they drive. What is broken and how can I fix this? 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