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Old May 29, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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Is the radio suppose to work with the key in the acc. position? Mine does not, I have to have the key in the run position.
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Old May 29, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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It should work in the acc. position. Is the ignition switch adjusted right?
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should work in acc position. if switch is adjusted right, track wiring and make sure its to the right spot.. does anything else come on in acc position?
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should work in acc position. if switch is adjusted right, track wiring and make sure its to the right spot.. does anything else come on in acc position?
Not that I can tell. I really haven't had a chance to get into it yet but it has been like this ever since I have owned the car. I never worried about it but the other day I was waiting in a parking lot for someone and it brought it back to my attention. Sounds like a job for this weekend.
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if nothing else comes on (im sure at least one other thing should) then i think you need to check the switch. maybe is not makin proper connectin back there.. good luck with it
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Sounds like someone has rewired the radio from ACC to RUN wiring terminal.
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Definetly should work on accessory. I'll bet its not hooked to the correct original wire.
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