What happens when I cut the radio off and take the keys out?
What Im saying is when I cut the car off and take keys out, the radio doesn’t cut off and the windows still are able to work AFTER I OPEN THE DOOR. Will that drain the battery? it just doesnt fell right cause I dont wanna be stranded any where because of this. I will need more information to get you a more accurate answer.
Can you open the driver door and the battery still stay on?
If you can open the DRIVER door and the stuff still stays on, you do have a problem. Whether or not it will run the battery down depends on what the problem actually is. Open the DRIVER door, and then stand there and see if the system shuts down in 10 minutes or less.
Why does my car battery not turn on?
Since trying to jump the car didn’t work, I think the problem isn’t with the connection between the battery cables and the battery. Given that, the most likely place to start looking is where the battery cables attach to the car. Follow the cables and check the condition of the “other” end of the cables, if I’m right, one will be loose or corroded.
When does the rap key drain the battery?
They will drain the battery if they are staying on for more then the 10 minutes. The BCM only monitors battery life for the RAP when the key is first turned off and then for 10 minutes afterwards until it shuts off RAP. There will not be a drain after that, as all the modules should enter “sleep mode”.
What to do if your car radio is locked?
Start your vehicle like normal, or turn the key until it’s in the “On” or “Accessory” position. Then, press the power button on the radio’s volume dial to turn on the radio. The digital display will read “LOC” if the radio is locked.
How do you turn on a car radio?
Put your key in the ignition and turn on your radio. Start your vehicle like normal, or turn the key until it’s in the “On” or “Accessory” position. Then, press the power button on the radio’s volume dial to turn on the radio.
What causes a GM radio to lock up?
Take your car to a qualified GM mechanic or car radio technician to have them diagnose the source of the problem. GM Theftlock radios are designed to lock up automatically when the vehicle’s battery dies or becomes disconnected, though an electronic malfunction could also cause the Theftlock function to activate.
How do you get the radio code on a Chevy?
Step 4: Call the Chevy Radio Code phone line at 1-800-537-5140. Enter 106010 followed by the # key to direct you to the radio code retrieval system. Step 5: Enter the six digit code you retrieved in steps 2 and 3 followed by the * key. They must be in order. You will be given a four digit radio code. Write down the radio code.
What Im saying is when I cut the car off and take keys out, the radio doesn’t cut off and the windows still are able to work AFTER I OPEN THE DOOR. Will that drain the battery? it just doesnt fell right cause I dont wanna be stranded any where because of this. I will need more information to get you a more accurate answer.
What do I need to unlock my GMC radio?
To remove “INOP” from your display and unlock your radio, you must leave the key in the On position for one hour. Once you’ve retrieved your radio unlock code, write it down for future use. Your radio code will not change and having it handy will save from going from the radio code retrieval process again.
How do you put a three digit code on a car radio?
Step 1: Start the vehicle and turn on the radio. Step 2: Press and hold preset numbers 2 and 3 until a three digit code appears on the radio display. Write this code down. Step 3: Press the AM/FM button. Your radio will display a second three digit code.
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.
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.
How do I Turn Off the radio in my Ford Escape?
The MyFord screen will go a bit wonky, trying to show different kinds of text on top of each other. Opening the passenger side door will turn off the radio. But opening just the driver door allows the radio to stay on, apparently indefinitely (my wife reported realizing it had been playing for an hour after she went into the house this weekend).