Can your stock radio be turned on without a key?

rcantu · #1 11-17-2009, 10:52 AM

Hi all,

I'm having a electrical problem with my 03 R53 and I think it's something to do with the power from the radio and lights.

I wanted to know if you guys can turn on and hear music in your cars without the key in the ignition and switched on.

quikmni · #2 11-17-2009, 11:53 AM

Yes.
If I get in my car without key in the ignition and push the radio power button, the radio will turn on and I can hear music.

Not4no1 · #3 11-17-2009, 12:01 PM

Yep, that is a feature of the factory radio. No key needed...Press power & enjoy 20 minutes of music before it auto-shuts off.

nabeshin · #4 11-18-2009, 04:28 PM

I could have sworn it was a half-hour before it shut off, but I've never timed it.

MINICHEF · #5 11-20-2009, 10:13 PM

no, 20 minutes

rcantu · #6 11-23-2009, 02:20 PM

i think there's something wrong with my system though. the fan / vent stays on too.