ex-28 Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 i have a 2008 chevey express 1500 cargo van , when i turn off ignition and remove the key the deck stays on untill i open my driver side door . i usually use my side door and it doesnt turn off the deck , i looked on the driver door but cant see the button that ususally depresses when u close the door , i was going to tap into this and add another switch on my side door , so wondering.... how can i make the deck turn off when i open my side door ? i realize a few a few minuets the deck still turns off but i dont like to leave it on and playing when i exit from the side door all the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bonee Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 check your radio interface and driver door latch inside the door. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vietnight Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 i have a 2008 chevey express 1500 cargo van , when i turn off ignition and remove the key the deck stays on untill i open my driver side door . i usually use my side door and it doesnt turn off the deck , i looked on the driver door but cant see the button that ususally depresses when u close the door , i was going to tap into this and add another switch on my side door , so wondering.... how can i make the deck turn off when i open my side door ? i realize a few a few minuets the deck still turns off but i dont like to leave it on and playing when i exit from the side door all the time. would you want HU turn off when you turn off and removed the key? maybe you have wired power on all the time not acc key on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex-28 Posted September 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 i definitely have it wired to accessory as after a few min if i shut the van off and don't open any doors my hu turns off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhren Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 I believe delay-off feature is through under dash module. There are likely accessory circuits that turn off with key OFF... but you'll have to find one. I have a 2000 Express. The courtesy lights have delay-off feature, but not the HU (on OEM circuit). I have heard of newer models doing what you observe, and it is likely the GM/Chevy engineers had a [not-so-...] bright idea to put the HU on that delay-off module. I have done a fair amount of custom wiring in my Express. I bought the Service Manual (it has electrical schematics) and it has been invaluable to that end. IIRC it was around $100. I can't put a price on headaches not had, but I believe I actually got a return on my investment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex-28 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I believe delay-off feature is through under dash module. There are likely accessory circuits that turn off with key OFF... but you'll have to find one. I have a 2000 Express. The courtesy lights have delay-off feature, but not the HU (on OEM circuit). I have heard of newer models doing what you observe, and it is likely the GM/Chevy engineers had a [not-so-...] bright idea to put the HU on that delay-off module. I have done a fair amount of custom wiring in my Express. I bought the Service Manual (it has electrical schematics) and it has been invaluable to that end. IIRC it was around $100. I can't put a price on headaches not had, but I believe I actually got a return on my investment. jhren could you please let me know where to wire the orange/white off the deck (lighting switch terminal as per manual) where to wire it to , so that the dimmer function will work ? im opening up my dash in the next day or so and would love to be able to dim the deck with my dimmer switch on my dash that controls the brightness of the dash light Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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