i just bought a 1992 f250 with the 7.3 and 5 speed and when i turn the truck off the radio stays on. with the key out of the ignition i can turn the radio on and listen to the radio. its the factory radio with no tape deck. i pulled the unit out and its wired up factory and not hot wired. any ideas on what to look for?
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2001 F-250 7.3L XLT 4x4 Ext Cab Longbed Automatic, 3.73 Gears, 6637, DP Tuner(Stock,Highidel,40hpTow,80hpEcono), 4" From Turbo No Muffler 5" Tip, Foil Delete, 3 Gauge A-Piller(Boost,Trans,Exhaust) 2" Leveling Kit, LT285/75r16 Muds, Ranchhands Front And Rear
i just bought a 1992 f250 with the 7.3 and 5 speed and when i turn the truck off the radio stays on. with the key out of the ignition i can turn the radio on and listen to the radio. its the factory radio with no tape deck. i pulled the unit out and its wired up factory and not hot wired. any ideas on what to look for?
How long can you listen to the radio? What happens when you open the door with the engine off and the radio playing?
Newer vehicles are wired so electrical power stays on for a minute or so after the engine is turned off. Radio plays, power equipment works.
After a certain time period elapses, the power goes off automatically. Opening the door before that period elapses, breaks the circuit.
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Make sure the key is really turning off the ignition........ or is it turning too far to accessory...... My key is so worn I can pull it out anywhere...... great in the winter.
How long can you listen to the radio? What happens when you open the door with the engine off and the radio playing?
Newer vehicles are wired so electrical power stays on for a minute or so after the engine is turned off. Radio plays, power equipment works.
After a certain time period elapses, the power goes off automatically. Opening the door before that period elapses, breaks the circuit.
you can listen to the radio all night long. i went to bed and checked it in the morning and it was still on. i've opened both doors and messed with the ignition swith and nothing, it just stays on. this evening i pulled it to the garage to clean it out and figure what the hay might as well make good use out of it and listen to the radio while i cleaned it, and it was off . it dont make no sence. i guess i'll keep an eye on it.
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2001 F-250 7.3L XLT 4x4 Ext Cab Longbed Automatic, 3.73 Gears, 6637, DP Tuner(Stock,Highidel,40hpTow,80hpEcono), 4" From Turbo No Muffler 5" Tip, Foil Delete, 3 Gauge A-Piller(Boost,Trans,Exhaust) 2" Leveling Kit, LT285/75r16 Muds, Ranchhands Front And Rear
you can listen to the radio all night long. i went to bed and checked it in the morning and it was still on. i've opened both doors and messed with the ignition swith and nothing, it just stays on. this evening i pulled it to the garage to clean it out and figure what the hay might as well make good use out of it and listen to the radio while i cleaned it, and it was off . it dont make no sence. i guess i'll keep an eye on it.
Do other things that would normally work in the accessory position stay on, or is it just the radio? Pull the radio and check for power at the plug with the key off. There should only be one wire constantly powered for memory. If there is, I would suspect the problem is in the radio. If you have more than one, then it is in the harness.
i have the same truck, it does the same thing every once in awhile. i have to fiddle with the key to get everything to shut off. i tempoerarily swapped ignitions with my '93 f150 and the problem moved to the 150.
. it dont make no sence. i guess i'll keep an eye on it.
