listening to the stereo while parked

emd886 · Post by **emd886** » 12 Apr 2011, 12:26

i everyone, I'm brand new to this site having just gotten a 2002 S60 AWD. What can i say, I love the car, it drives really well. I also realized the stereo is not bad, however, when I try to just sit in the car with the engine off to listen to the stereo with the key in 1, the instrument panel lights come on; and for fear of draining the battery, I would just turn the stereo off, and pull out the key. Is it really designed this way or there's a work around to turning off the lights while listening to the stereo while parked? Thanks.

jda2000 · Post by **jda2000** » 12 Apr 2011, 12:37

when the key is turned to position I (accessories), the radio comes on but not the cluster lights, unless the key is in position II.

You might have a defective ignition switch.

emd886 · Post by **emd886** » 12 Apr 2011, 18:42

Thanks for the reply, jda2000.

I was not expecting that. I also found out the AC fan is juiced when the key is in position 1, but fortunately can be manually switched off.

Any suggestions on what I can try or test or do, short of replacing the ignition switch?

Thanks.

amf8352 · Post by **amf8352** » 12 Apr 2011, 21:40

I had the lights programmed off on my 2004 S60 2.5T. I have to manually turn the lights off and on now, but it has saved me from replacing bulbs and keeps them off when the car is off. COst me $80.00 at my Volvo dealer.