Also my driver's side airbag light on the display shows that the air bag is off. Mar 4, 2012 - this just started today and when i turned off my car and removed the keyfrom the ignition, the radio stayed on. I checked the fuse and the relay I was recently hit pretty badly on the passenger side. In addition the chimes are not functioning if I leave the lights on and the keys are out of the ignition. This causes the bed light to come on which runs down the battery because it stays on for about an hour after the key is pulled. Not usually a difficult thing to fix, and if you're somewhat handy you can save quite a few bucks by replacing it yourself.
These switches corrode and fail periodically. If any other door is open the dome lights come on and the dash light comes on. Door Ajar light on dashboard come on and off intermittantly. There could also be a problem in one of the brake lines or calipers… If you're talking about the stop lights, the red ones on the back, that happens because your stoplight switch is stuck. This feature by Ford makes it so that basically you can sit in the vehicle even with the key out and listen to the stereo until a door is opened. I could do the install myself but I'm heading out of town for a job. Ok I reread this whole thread.
It does not have key fob plus the dome light wont come on when door is opened. Same thing happened to me, I was advised to replace this buy a ford tech and it solved the problem. We had it in several times and the technicians could not replicate the problem. And even if you don't have the fob for the locks if you have that system installed. If I recall right the switch is in the lock assembly and some guys have been able to get it working by using some spray lube in the power lock unit. E system and My aftermarket radio stays on for X amount of time then shuts off when I open the door and its a 2001. Some common problems are: Speedometer or other gauges sticking or giving incorrect readings, intermittent power to radio, power windows, or interior dome light, intermittent power to all gauges, or low fuel indicator is on constantly.
Now does anybody know where the switch is? If the light isn't coming on then the radio isn't turning off. Wether thats a door sensor attached to it or not I wouldn;t beable to tell. One of the two should turn the light on when you unplug it. But in this case its the radio won;t shut off period with out manually turning it off and that is a problem. I have the same problem. When the button is released the radio will turn off. If you have another key that has been working try it.
I don't know when it became standard, but it is a feature. This repair service applies to all 2005-2007 Super Duty vehicles gasoline and Powerstroke diesel trucks. Good question, something I failed to mention and another reason I think it could be the door ajar switch. Another is that the fuse could be bad. Unfortunately my problem was not continuous but would occur every time I turned Left.
If you need help troubleshooting your inaccurate speedometer or any other gauges in your Ford truck, please call us. Sounds to me like the key sense isn't working. While driving my door ajar lamp stays on causing my interior light and outside cab light to stay on then when I'm parked and truck is off those two lights stay on until I finally unhooked neg. I also need to know if you have 2 or 4 doors. Check electrical connections at the hydraulic control unit.
They could not wire it so that when you opened the door, it would shut off. I have the same problem. The switch may be jamming up. So I called and talked to a sound gate tech. Where would I find the switches? Mar 2, 2008 - You know how you can take the key out of the ignition after turning off , and radio continues until you open the door? The Super Duty or SuperDuty instrument cluster has several common issues including stuck gauges and the battery saver relay circuit. When I get some time tonight I can look in my workshop manuals and see what I can find.
If its an after market unit then you need to hook it up right. Best bet is to take it to the dealership. Little General, Have you had time to take the door panels off yet? Let me know The front door entry system contains a latch that is fastened to the inside of the door frame and is controlled by the exterior and interior door handles. Second Both years do the same thing asshole. This person can;t get there radio to shut off period with out turning it off and that includes just shutting the iginition off which kills the 12v supply.