epg_xtony

good morning, I have a 99 trans am that i bought on monday and whenever i turn the engine off and remove the keys the power stays on. I cant figure it out, what could be the problem?

epg_xtony

Ok so update, I have found that the inside fuse panel had a copper wire connecting the defroster to the window fuse (both breakers) and that's the only way for radio and windows to work. Neither work without that bridge.

Danny Thomas

Exactly what stays on..windows and radio?

epg_xtony

yeah just those two. well the antennae goes up and down with the radio too.

Paul Bell

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TRY THIS:

Staying in the car, shut it off and remove the key. Observe the radio and windows continue functioning. Open the door. Notice the radio and windows stop working the moment you opened the door.

This is the "retained accessory power" feature in our cars.

This is the normal operation of the feature.

Paul Bell

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And welcome to LS1Tech.

Go to your user control panel and create a signature showing what car you have. This way, you won't need to tell everybody what it is in every post.

epg_xtony

Alright will do. Thank you, I'm using my phone so once I get around to getting home ill make a Sig. But what I'm saying about the power is even if i open the door it stays on....indefinatly.

Paul Bell

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OH. Yes, then something is wrong. Check this also: When you open the door, do the interior lights come on?

epg_xtony

Yup they come on and go off like they are supposed to

pemberton

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I am having this problem to, my battery actually died cause I didnt notice it at first. I resoldered the T on the BCM this seemed to fix it but for only about two weeks. Its got to be a problem with the BCM or door sensor, cause I also do not have interior lights when I open the door.