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Chad's ZL1 · 02-04-2010, 10:26 PM

Does anybody have a clue to why my radio and dash lights will not shut off when the car is off and the key is out of ignition. This happened when I first got the car, but went off after a few hours. It's been a couple of months and now it's back again. The radio wont play anything and you can't even make phone calls. WTF!

Sir Nuke · 02-04-2010, 10:33 PM

drive to your dealer with this happening and SHOW THEM, they can NOT deny it and MUST fix it.

ALLT4 · 02-04-2010, 10:46 PM

I had that happen to me once in my 2SS but only once. It was the strangest thing, got a lot replies like "it's on a timer" blah blah blah well I know how things are supposed to work and this was NOT normal to get out of the car and still have the radio playing with the doors locked. I just farted around with the door locks and opened and closed the doors for a while and then it went off.

It hasn't happened since so I'm not worried about it right now. It might be a problem in the future but for now, ehh no big deal.

I'd say your problem is a little different now and I would take it in and explain the problem. No other answer.

Michael_Js · 02-04-2010, 11:34 PM

Yes, it is on a timer - until you open the driver's door. And, the DAB timer is 10 minutes! Take her in!!

Chad's ZL1 · 02-04-2010, 11:41 PM

Might have to take it to dealer in morning. Hopefully battery won't be dead. With key out of ignition, all doors have been opened and even with them opened and the key out, the ambient lighting and the radio lights still remain on. The radio is not playing nor will it play, just the lights stay on. Thanks for the reply's.

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scythezo6 · 02-05-2010, 12:26 AM

Hehe good luck getting that fixed bud. That sounds annoying.

Chad's ZL1 · 02-05-2010, 12:59 AM

thanks for the sympathy

Rogue Leader · 02-05-2010, 07:52 AM

Its probably just a bad door sensor. The retained accessory power leaves power for the radio and windows and stuff after you turn off the ignition as it has done on most all GM cars since the early 90's, if you have a bad drivers door switch or sensor then it won't shut off. But its on a 20 minute timer to keep from killing the battery anyway. No worries, I'm sure its an easy fix for the dealer.

FANTA-Z · 02-05-2010, 09:25 AM

Mine did it once and I chalked it up to I had the interior/ABL switch turned all the way up. Once I moved it down a small bit they went out. Maybe it was coincidence but it has never happened again.

02-04-2010, 10:26 PM	#1
Chad's ZL1 THERAPY Drives: Red Rock Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,440 View My Garage	radio and ambient lighting wont shut off! Does anybody have a clue to why my radio and dash lights will not shut off when the car is off and the key is out of ignition. This happened when I first got the car, but went off after a few hours. It's been a couple of months and now it's back again. The radio wont play anything and you can't even make phone calls. WTF!

02-04-2010, 10:33 PM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	drive to your dealer with this happening and SHOW THEM, they can NOT deny it and MUST fix it. __________________

02-04-2010, 11:34 PM	#4
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Yes, it is on a timer - until you open the driver's door. And, the DAB timer is 10 minutes! Take her in!! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

02-04-2010, 11:41 PM	#5
Chad's ZL1 THERAPY Drives: Red Rock Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,440 View My Garage	Might have to take it to dealer in morning. Hopefully battery won't be dead. With key out of ignition, all doors have been opened and even with them opened and the key out, the ambient lighting and the radio lights still remain on. The radio is not playing nor will it play, just the lights stay on. Thanks for the reply's.:mad02 59::m ad0259: :b s:

02-05-2010, 12:26 AM	#6
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	Hehe good luck getting that fixed bud. That sounds annoying. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

02-04-2010, 10:46 PM	#3
ALLT4 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Howard PA Posts: 149	I had that happen to me once in my 2SS but only once. It was the strangest thing, got a lot replies like "it's on a timer" blah blah blah well I know how things are supposed to work and this was NOT normal to get out of the car and still have the radio playing with the doors locked. I just farted around with the door locks and opened and closed the doors for a while and then it went off. It hasn't happened since so I'm not worried about it right now. It might be a problem in the future but for now, ehh no big deal. I'd say your problem is a little different now and I would take it in and explain the problem. No other answer.

02-05-2010, 12:59 AM	#7
Chad's ZL1 THERAPY Drives: Red Rock Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,440 View My Garage	thanks for the sympathy

02-05-2010, 07:52 AM	#8
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	Its probably just a bad door sensor. The retained accessory power leaves power for the radio and windows and stuff after you turn off the ignition as it has done on most all GM cars since the early 90's, if you have a bad drivers door switch or sensor then it won't shut off. But its on a 20 minute timer to keep from killing the battery anyway. No worries, I'm sure its an easy fix for the dealer. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

02-05-2010, 09:25 AM	#9
FANTA-Z Drives: 2010 SSRS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 388	Mine did it once and I chalked it up to I had the interior/ABL switch turned all the way up. Once I moved it down a small bit they went out. Maybe it was coincidence but it has never happened again.

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