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How long does my radio stay on, after I turn the key off?

26K views 18 replies 14 participants last post by  Troy Jollimore  
#1 ·
So, yeah.

Key on, radio on.

Key off, radio stays on.

Key off, door open, radio on.

Key out, radio turns off.

How long will my radio stay on after I've turned the key off?

I have a habit of parking my car in the garage and leaving the key in (but off) if I'm going out again later. But, how long does the radio stay on? At the moment I have to take the key out and put it back in again, to get the radio to turn off.

I don't want it to flatten the battery or anything dumb like that.

Does anyone know if the radio will shut itself off after a while?

Thanks. :)
 
#13 ·
i actually really like this feature. when i pull up somewhere and i am waiting for people, weather its for gas or waiting for friends or family, i shut off my car and without my music stopping i can listen until i am gonna leave again. and turn my car back on without the radio shutting off at all. the only time it will shut off when i am starting is if the battery is worn down enough that it needs to use all the energy to start the car.
 
#7 ·
I know it turns off after 20 minutes if you have the key out, and turn the radio back on. Not sure how long it stays on if you leave the key in... you might set a timer for 25 mins and go back and see if you're really curious. If it is still on, I would assume it is gonna kill your battery and just stay on all night.
 
#18 ·
A development!

So, I started the timer last night.

Checked at 20 minutes: radio still going.

Checked at 30 minutes: radio still going.

Checked at 45 minutes: radio still going.

Checked at 58 minutes: radio off! :icon_eek:

I'll run the test again when I can - maybe tonight.

I'll keep you posted. :salute: