Radio Display on all the time

[fastback86]

Since this is my first GM vehicle I'm not 100% sure on somethings like this so I thought I'd ask. My factory radio in my '98 3500hd displays the time even with the key off. I don't think this is normal and need someone to concur. After sitting 2 weeks the batteries went dead and I know the radio was the only circuit that was drawing power when I checked last month after the batteries were replaced.

Thanks!

 

[ak diesel driver]

I'm leaning towards an ign switch issue as it should control power to the radio

 

[fastback86]

I'm leaning towards an ign switch issue as it should control power to the radio

Possibly, but even thought the display shows the time the radio will not turn on when the key is off.

 

[WarWagon]

Factory radio?

Does the radio work with the key on? If so I would say the radio has a shorted transistor that powers the clock display. AKA failure in the radio. The recall button could also be stuck in as pressing that button will bring the time up with the key off.

 

[fastback86]

Factory radio. I remove fuse #19 from the dash fuse panel and the radio goes blank.

 

[fastback86]

Anyone have this radio? Note the key is not in the ignition.

 

[ak diesel driver]

gotta couple of switches in there eh? that radio doesn't even have a recall button does it?

 

[fastback86]

gotta couple of switches in there eh?

Yea, from the previous owner.

that radio doesn't even have a recall button does it?

Don't see one.