Dead battery replaced, dash remains on when car is off

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Mar 5, 2013 | 05:16 PM

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J-Walk

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Dead battery replaced, dash remains on when car is off

As the title states, my battery died so I replaced it. Today after driving for 4 hours, I noticed that my dash is still on, the clock is ticking minutes away in seconds and the key is still in my hand. It's not started. Has anyone heard of this?

Mar 5, 2013 | 05:51 PM

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Mrmiata

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Re: Dead battery replaced, dash remains on when car is off

Hmmm.. Angry ex spouse? Park it at their place tonight!

Roll back truck delivery .. safer that way..

Mar 5, 2013 | 06:54 PM

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onehundred80

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Re: Dead battery replaced, dash remains on when car is off

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Originally Posted by J-Walk

So every second the clock changes?
The LCD gauges all stay on as long as the lights are on, but the clock ticking away in seconds is a new one.

I'd disconnect the battery for a few minutes and try again.

Mar 5, 2013 | 08:01 PM

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J-Walk

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Re: Dead battery replaced, dash remains on when car is off

That's correct. The hour stays the same but the minutes roll like seconds. No lights are on though. I will try disconnecting the battery and posting my results. Thanks