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Old 02-28-2006, 04:36 PM
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perplexing problem

Lately when I turn the ignition off and pull the key out the radio keeps playing and the warning ding ding ding goes off when I open the door, and you can't lock the door with the key fob. Seems to quit after a few minutes.
Did I do something to make this happen ? HELP!!!!

148000 miles and this is my only problem, not bad.

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Old 02-28-2006, 05:29 PM
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I'd suspect you have a bad lift pump. The 3rd gens eat lift pumps

Actually check your ign switch. Might have some contacts getting together
Old 02-28-2006, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Kauaitransport
148000 miles and this is my only problem, not bad.
Looks like something is wrong with the odometer too.

I know Kauai is a long ways away, but wow.. that's a lot of miles for an 05.

As far as your problem, I wouldn't know what it could be, I just wanted to comment on your miles. but..... I would try to jiggle the key to see what happens.. I would also time the cut off duration to see if it was constant or random.

If you got a short, it'll drain the batteries if left in the driveway for long periods of time.. apparently that doesn't happen....

My DC minivan has a cut off delay for the radio, but it immediately turns off when the door is open.
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He's got the miles from driving every day to his job.

Texas to Kauai. That must be at least 5000 miles one way.
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Sounds like a short in the counsel. I would take it in before you have a dash fire. It maybe something as simple as a wire rubbing somewhere. Finding it maybe fun.

As for the miles. These guys have no idiea how many miles one can rack up when your driving for a livin. The mans a hot shot driver & works his truck daily, probably racks up 500 miles or more a day. I know I average 400 miles a day in my tanker.
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Termites???
Old 03-02-2006, 10:55 AM
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I appreciate all of your help. I don't think that it can be termites because I had the Orkin man out to spray for roaches in the truck and check for termites, none where found. I am going to take it to the dealer when I get time.(It takes a while to row a 3500 across the ocean). I will let you know what they find.

Update: 149394 miles on the old girl, its been a slow week.
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