maXmood

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weird thing.. today, i came back home after getting my car tinted. put the gear on P, pulled the e-brake, turned off the engine, and pulled out the key.. radio is still working!!
kept it for a moment, thought it might just go away.. but it didnt.. i went outta the car, and remote-switched off.. beep! doors are looked, radio is still on???????

switched off the radio, still the digital clock is showing..!

i took the car for a 5mins ride, then back home.. still the same issue. i unplugged the negative off the battery for like a minute, and the radio went off. i plugged it back in, and the radio is back ON!!!

:ico n14:

that's the first time it happens to me, it has always been (once the key is out, the radio won't work, but only the interior lights.

any idea anyone???

DavesZ#3

iTrader: (26)

Did you pull the key out with the ignition in the Accessory position? I've had that happened on old cars once the switch gets worn.

Is this a factory radio or an aftermarket one? If aftermarket, did it get improperly wired to a constant 12V source instead of a switched one?

maXmood

iTrader: (16)

1- No.. actually it can't be pulled out while it's on Acc. mode.
2- It is the factory radio. i actually meant that even after removing the key from the ignition, the Accessories still work! e.g. radio/sound system + windows..

DavesZ#3

iTrader: (26)

Do any other wiring of aftermarket stuff to the car? I'm still thinking the constant power has gotten jumped to the accessory power by accident.

maXmood

iTrader: (16)

no aftermarket parts on the car.. the car is stock.

maXmood

iTrader: (16)

fixed!!

a fellow member from my local forum suggested the following:
try disconnecting your battery and slightly forcing the key completely forward like as if your starting it.