I have an aftermarket cheap eBay Android radio. But like previously stated, the ECM shuts down after about 10-15 minutes. I recently started having an issue where the radio stays on after I take the key out and open the door. As a result, the radio will stay on for 5 or ten minutes after I turn off the key and the widow switches continue to function also. The radio power is controlled not by the ignition switch but by the Body Control Module. I still don't know where the door switch is, but I agree with the other respondents, your switch is likely to blame. 06 CCLB Auto: Exhaust, Intake. are they something I need to reset to make my radio in my 2007 Chevy Uplander go off when you turn off the switch and get out of the car and shut the door the radio remains on But if the radio stays on indefinately, you may have a more complicated problem with the RAP relay or BCM or wiring. … read more BOBBYSS if the door ajar light is on then get a can of PB BLASTER at your local parts store and spray all the door latch assembleys really good and open and close each door about ten to fifteen times this will usually free up the ajar switch . It won’t turn off when the door opens like it used to. have to open rear door to stop it. In most cases its the drivers door. I would have to close the door and reopen it 2 or 3 more times to get the car to shut off. This is driving me absolutely nuts as I am in a parking lot opening and closing the door over and over. Ive never heard of the radio staying on when the door is open and key out. If you can open the DRIVER door and the stuff still stays on, you do have a problem. Open the DRIVER door, and then stand there and see if the system shuts down in 10 minutes or less. 2002 monte carlo sometimes radio stays on after car is shut off, key is removed and door is opened, causing battery to drain,also keyless entry not working properly. My 2009 just started the same thing. SOURCE: Chevy Equinox, 2005 - When door opens..radio does not go off Actually this is the answer, well at least it fixed my problem and for others reading before you go to dealer or buy replacement anything check some wires first.. first my unlock button didnt work driver side, then driver side window quit working and then radio wouldnt shut off..the equinox doesnt have a push button … The most likely culprit is the switch that tells the car's computers that the door is opened, but I'm not sure why it doesn't time out. The radio runs on the retained accessory power, which either times out after 10 minutes or cuts off when a door is opened. The comment above regarding the door jamb switch is a good one. Then the issue went away. Did you ever find a fix? SOURCE: 2002 Ford Explorer "Door Ajar" stays on and Alarm frequently goes. Radio stays on, but if I try to use the power windows I get a buzzing when I push the down button.When I push the up button the radio … Re: Radio not turning off when open door. Jul 15 2019, 3:22am. Radio does not turn off when door is open and keys are out 7 Answers. You may need to check with your local GM dealer. At first I thought I had opened the door before I shut the car off but after double checking, it was in fact shut off. If the door ajar and dome lights are working correctly I suspect you have a bad radio. Yes the first place to start is spraying the door latches and open and close the door about 10 or 20 times to free up the sticking switch which is mounted on the bottom of the inside latch.. Whether or not it will run the battery down depends on what the problem actually is. About a month ago I noticed that when I opened my door after shutting off my car that the radio stayed on. 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