Has anybody had this happen. My radio turns on after I shut the car off. I turn it off then it will come back on. Turn it off again it stays off. Then sometimes it will come back on. Is it the radio or the car?

 

OK, school time. You've not been around long so a heads up. A lot more information is going to be asked of you. Year and model of MINI. What version of radio. How many miles on the clock. What mods have been made affecting the electrical system and maybe a few questions I haven't thought of.

Now, to the problem. When MINIs start doing funny, weird or otherwise annoying things electrical it will universally point to the battery fading out. Take it to Auto Zone or another of that type store and have them check it out. If it is getting weak they can have a new one and you out the door in a matter of minutes.

 

2003 mini base hatchback. Just under 66000 miles. Stock radio. Brand new battery. The cars been off the road since 2011. The radio was not connected when I bought the car.

 

I put a after market radio in it tonight. We will see if that cures the radio turning back on.