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Jul 13, 2008 | 07:26 PM

jprindle

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Accessory stays on

I have a 97 F150 that has been sitting for a few months because I am driving my car. When I went to move it today, the battery was dead. I hooked up my booster pack, and the radio came on and the door chime was going off as if the key was in, even though it was not. I was able to start the truck and drive it, but when I shut it off, the radio stayed on.

I have changed the ignition switch, thinking that was the problem, but I still have the same problem. The radio and windows are still operational, even with the truck off and key removed. When I open the door, I get the chime like the key is in. I have also pulled every relay out of the fuse box and under the hood, nothing makes a difference.

It seems like the accessory function is on all the time. Any ideas? I have searched to no avail...

Thanks!
James

Jul 13, 2008 | 08:33 PM

steve(ill)

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couple different options, but i wonder if you have a water leak in the front windshield above the steering wheel? is the floor wet? there is a computer box below the dash in this area. if the window leaks it is known to short out a few wires and "things" will go whack-i. another way to do it would be to have the igniton swith (not the key) short out. i think that is what you have changed already (switch?)

Sep 17, 2008 | 08:48 PM

jprindle

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I have changes the fuse block, GEM, and ignition switch, and still have the same problem.

Anybody have any ideas? This is starting to drive me crazy...

Sep 17, 2008 | 10:51 PM

Wilber15

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accessory delay relay sticking on? Get a wiring schematic and trace down the ignition system...

Jul 25, 2009 | 06:06 AM

richardliebert

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I am having the exact same problem. Did you ever resolve this in your 97. Mine is a 98. FWIW my problem started the moment I installed a new drivers side mirror. I can't imagine the two issues are related, but the timing was perfect. Test the new mirror, it works, remove the key, and the radio stayed on.