radio doesn't shut off after openning door

[jerry2004]

2004 Pontiac Montana, when I open my drivers door the radio doesn't always shut off any more, I opened the passenger door & it shuts off, I think it's a door pin switch but I don't see a door pin, can you tell me where the drivers door pin switch is & the part # or is there a way to disconnect the radio so it shuts off with the key & not until the door opens?? Thanks

 

[melsg5]

If you look at page 2-33 of your owners manual you will see this is a function of RAP, Retained Accessory Power. The next time this problem occurs check if your power windows continue to function after the drivers door is opened. If so, it's not a radio problem, it's a RAP issue. As you noted there should be a door switch or sensor. In addition there is a relay and the body computer.

 

[jerry2004]

thanks so much, I think it is the door switch but do you know of an easy way to disconnect the rap so the radio & windows only work with the key on??

 

[melsg5]

The RAP feature is part of the computer you cannt turn it on and off. Replace the door switch or at least check it for corrosion.

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[Steelcity]

I think theses door switches are magnetic switches,meaning that they operate like a proximity switch. They must be behind the metal???

 

[melsg5]

You dont see this kind of switch on the door jamb?

http://www.carpartswholesale.com/parts/pontiac/montana/door_contact_switch.html

 

[Steelcity]

Well you have me wondering now,I'll check my 03 after work.

 

[Steelcity]

Checked my van and for the drivers door and passengers door there is no switch,for the 2 rear sliders there are switches.

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