Many GM vehicles have a system that allows the radio to stay on when you turn the key off, until you open a door. I checked all the fuses' under the dash and all seem in good shape. If you can open the DRIVER door and the stuff still stays on, you do have a problem. Anybody else experiencing the radio not turning off when you open the door? The stock radio can turn on or off at any time, without the key in the ignition. After all, you don’t just get music here. According to Town and Country TV, you can now play the radio inside even if you don’t have the key. Radio designed to stay on: Some car radios are designed to stay on for a set period of time. Went over to the folks house last night and Dad said that the radio wouldn't turn of in our superduty. It usually does, but once in awhile it stays on until I lock the door. Well the new unit wont turn off either. Soooo thats my problem. But I opened my door and the radio stayed on along with my dash lights. It stays on for some period of time not sure yet. Well in the past month of so they have both been staying on. If you go out to your van in the morning after it's been off all night, you can just hit the power button and it will turn right on. Open the DRIVER door, and then stand there and see if the system shuts down in 10 minutes or less. And I have to unhook the battery so it doesn't drain on me. I have a 1999 F350 Diesel Super Duty 4x4. Radio won't shut off when the door opens If my site is a value to you, I need your help could you please donate so I can keep this site free to everyone. I went out and looked at it. I have owned it for almost 5 years. So I restarted the car and turned it off again. 1999 to 2016 Super Duty - Electrical Problem - Radio Stays On - Hello, Just found this forum and tried doing some searches but couldn't find the problem I am having. Key and ignition cylinder: Similarly, a worn out ignition cylinder may seem to be in the off position when it's really in the accessory or run position. So I pull into the garage, turn off the ignition, remove the key and yes the NAV and Radio stays on, a normal thing, but as soon as I open the drivers door they both should turn off, right. Ok, so in my 450 i had a stock radio with the display that wouldnt work, and it wouldnt turn off with the key. So i stuck a aftermarket deck in thinking it was a wiring issue in the back of the stock deck. Wish I had known about that before. The other day I got out, locked the door and went into the store. Whether or not it will run the battery down depends on what the problem actually is. But it acts if the key is in the on position. And so, for all of you radio fans out there, Ford has made one special feature for its 2019 F-150 truck. And my radio stayed on. Reminds me of the old vw days when the radio was not part of the ignition circuit. Everything else turns off with the ignition, but the radio wont. Got in, closed the door, turn the key on, then turn the key off (take the key out) and open the door and the radio still played. Instead, you can also catch up on the latest news or tune in to some of your favorite radio shows. also, when i opened the door, the door chime came on as if the lights were still on and now i’m not able to lock the car or set the alarm using my key. When this feature breaks down, you'll usually need help from a … My car stays on. this just started today and when i turned off my car and removed the key from the ignition, the radio stayed on. Came out 5 minutes later and the radio was still on! My 2002 f250 door ajar light comes on and stays on, when it does,power locks dont work and auto lights dont work and radio stays on without keys in ignition i know this will sound weird but, spray WD-40 in all the door latches (door side). Took the key out. Didn't really pay attention.