2003 S40 Radio... Turn on without using key, or...?
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2003 S40 Radio... Turn on without using key, or...?
I have a minor irritation with theradio in my 2003 S40.
I like to sit in my car and listen to the radio on lunch break at work. But in the summer I also like to leave my drivers side door open with the windows down. I have a nice shaded spot to park in and keeping the door open gives a good breeze and is also more comfy. The problem: Having the door open with the key in the Acc position keeps the door chime ringing. I want to have the radio on and the door open without the door chiming at me.
The dirty fix I thought up was to use a wood clamp to hold the door sensor down, the car then thinks the door is closed and all is well. Looking for a cleaner solution though.
Is it possible to power on the radio without having the key in the ignition? Maybe a simple rewiring? I could always replace the stock radio with an aftermarket, but I'd rather not bother with that.
Thanks,
Jeremy
I like to sit in my car and listen to the radio on lunch break at work. But in the summer I also like to leave my drivers side door open with the windows down. I have a nice shaded spot to park in and keeping the door open gives a good breeze and is also more comfy. The problem: Having the door open with the key in the Acc position keeps the door chime ringing. I want to have the radio on and the door open without the door chiming at me.
The dirty fix I thought up was to use a wood clamp to hold the door sensor down, the car then thinks the door is closed and all is well. Looking for a cleaner solution though.
Is it possible to power on the radio without having the key in the ignition? Maybe a simple rewiring? I could always replace the stock radio with an aftermarket, but I'd rather not bother with that.
Thanks,
Jeremy
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If you look to rewire the radio such that it is direct to the battery vs the key switch, you could easily at some point forget and come back to a dead battery.
You could wire a toggle switch in series to the door switch so you could activate as you see fit, locate the switch somewhere convenient.
Try an locate the door buzzer/bell and deactivate it as that is the true source of your concern...or keep the door close and window open.
You could wire a toggle switch in series to the door switch so you could activate as you see fit, locate the switch somewhere convenient.
Try an locate the door buzzer/bell and deactivate it as that is the true source of your concern...or keep the door close and window open.
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