This may be a troublesome ignition switch, easy to say, hard to access and test.

Maybe the ignition leads can be probed indirectly, at the fuse box....
Then, the Haynes may be helpful, the WIS (workshop info sys.) is the best route..

The radio's operation is controlled by the ICE(integrated central electronics).
It should play up to 45 minutes after the key is removed....
Check your manual for more accurate infomation...

 

Odd question, but is there any chance the lock is sticking "down"? Mine did it constently before the ignition switch died, still does it occasionally with the "new" (from ebay) one. If it is, wiggle the key while it's in the lock (or poke the lock a couple times) and see if the lock pop's up. Not a fix but at least it'll stop dinging.

 

mine gets stuck in too somtimes. You can put the key back in and turn it forward then back or hit it a little and it pops out.

 

Mine did this after i spelled a full cup of coffee in my lap!


I was told by a friend just to buy lock de icer and spray it into the ignition switch. It caused no damaged i did this two years ago and it still working fine. It solved the ignition switch from sticking perfectly.

 

Re: The radio staying on... it used to turn off when you pulled the key out. Thus, it's not normal as far as I can tell. It does appear to be, as you all seem to be pointing to... a sticky or troublesome ignition lock. I'll fidget with it some more, but thus far, all my wiggling and turn it back and forth has not produced any results. Haynes might have something... hopefully I will have time to take a trip to the library this weekend. On the plus side, the battery hasn't been drained yet. I appreciate the ideas... if you have any others let me know. I'll keep you posted.

Update:

A hair dryer and a can of WD-40 fixed it. there was something in there that popped back into position that had been stuck. Thanks guys for your ideas and help!