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Old May 13, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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In a 1976 Corvette you can turn the radio off after turning the ignition key off.
I think most, if not all newer vehicles being electronic will not allow this to happen.
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Old May 13, 2005 | 05:41 PM
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nope my ford explorer and honda odysey both have similar features
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Old May 13, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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The radio in my Lincoln LS will continue playing for 15 minutes AFTER the ignition is shut off and the key removed, or until you open a door.

And the radio in my C3 will continue playing until you shut it off or the battery dies. (Ask me how how know this)
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Old May 13, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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My C3 radio shuts off when ignition is off,but not the lights. Also,my 8 track only plays "Boston".
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Old May 13, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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The thing I don't like is my radio doesn't work with the key in the ACC position. If I want to sit in the parking lot while my wife shops and listen to the radio I have to put the key in the run position. That will run the battery down for sure because everything is hot including the ignition coil.
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