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Radio does not go off when key is out of ignition and door is shut

So i take the key out of the ignition and get out of the car the radio goes off when i open the door but when i close the door behind me the radio comes back on. then i checked all of the fuses and open and shut all the doors. then the radio would go off and stay off but now the interior lights stay on so i pulled the fuse for the interior lights but if i mess with the back driver side door the radio will go back to doing what it was doing then i mess with it again and it stops i have no idea.

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You are on the right track...the problem appears to be on the driver side rear door actuator switch...locate this spring loaded sensor usually on the inside of the door by the hinges...spray it with PB Blastor, or WD 40...(Blastor works better) and move the switch back and forth...this should loosen up the sticking actuator and return your Buick to normalcy...Hope this helps

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  • Posted on Nov 02, 2008

SOURCE: electrical

This is a problem with the Body Control Module (BCM), the dealer can run a test on it to determine if it is the problem for sure.
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 05, 2009

SOURCE: interior light stays on

theres a little switch on the body of the car that turns tat interior light on and off yours could be faulty

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 01, 2008

SOURCE: Interior lights won't turn off 1999 BuicK LeSabre.

try jumping the drivers and passenger side door switches -jeff

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 25, 2009

SOURCE: Interior lights won't turn off 1999 BuicK LeSabre.

yes there is a relay switch in engine compartment or under dash

Ed Mac

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  • Posted on Jan 04, 2011

SOURCE: cars security light came on

Usually the security light means it can't read the chip in the key.. the little black chip at the base of the key.
Try using a spare key

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