Beware the Accessory Button!

[vintage]

I drove my car at lunch and later received a call from a co-worker saying that my back-up lights were on. I went out to the car and found the radio playing and the back-up lights were indeed on. Must have hit the lower right (accessory) side of the "off" button when I put the (6-speed) in reverse and set the parking break to get out. I feel fortunate that someone called. I will pay more attention... make sure the radio turns off when I open the door.

 

[68Roadster]

- I don't have that problem
- Wish I had that problem
- Great looking ride Vintage!

I'll definitely remember this little tidbit when I get around to having that problem.

 

[Gersh]

I drove my car at lunch and later received a call from a co-worker saying that my back-up lights were on. I went out to the car and found the radio playing and the back-up lights were indeed on. Must have hit the lower right (accessory) side of the "off" button when I put the (6-speed) in reverse and set the parking break to get out. I feel fortunate that someone called. I will pay more attention... make sure the radio turns off when I open the door.

I always leave my car parked in 1st gear, not reverse. So I checked the results of purposely pushing the on/off button to the lower right (where it says accessory) and it only activates accessories if going from off, not when the engine was already on.
Gersh

 

[corvetteconti]

it happens more than you think...if you push your button off and hold it just a hair to long....the acc mode is on....

quick tap to turn her off!