No 'ACC' equivalent in ignition?

[homesick]

My truck, '07 Escalade, has no 'acc' position for the key. I assume this is by design, and not a defect; but I'm checking with y'all, to be sure.

There used to be an 'acc' selection, immediately CCW of the 'off' position on GM cars and trucks. It was perfect for listening to the stereo while waiting for someone. Now, the stereo shuts itself off after a while [10 minutes?].

I like the old way better. Any ideas?

joe

 

[Doubeleive]

My truck, '07 Escalade, has no 'acc' position for the key. I assume this is by design, and not a defect; but I'm checking with y'all, to be sure.

There used to be an 'acc' selection, immediately CCW of the 'off' position on GM cars and trucks. It was perfect for listening to the stereo while waiting for someone. Now, the stereo shuts itself off after a while [10 minutes?].

I like the old way better. Any ideas?

joe

You just turn the key one Click forward

 

[homesick]

By 'forward', do you mean 'clock-wise'? That was/is 'on', which powered-up all normal systems, before and after the engine was started.

Are you saying 'acc' is now included in 'on'?

I remember that part of the reason for using 'acc' instead of 'on' was to prevent burning the points; but the 'acc' position was still there long after points were history.

joe

 

[mikez71]

Totally forgot about that old reverse ACC position!

I just checked my '12 to make sure..
But like Doub said, it's one forward click for ACC, before the RUN position where your dash lights up.

 

[Doubeleive]

By 'forward', do you mean 'clock-wise'? That was/is 'on', which powered-up all normal systems, before and after the engine was started.

Are you saying 'acc' is now included in 'on'?

I remember that part of the reason for using 'acc' instead of 'on' was to prevent burning the points; but the 'acc' position was still there long after points were history.

joe

yes clockwise, one click, you should see the shift indicator light up and radio turn on, no other dash lights until the 2nd click which is "run", next click is start.

 

[OR VietVet]

How long have you owned this? Problem just started or been this way all along?

 

[intheburbs]

RTFM

 

[homesick]

yes clockwise, one click, you should see the shift indicator light up and radio turn on, no other dash lights until the 2nd click which is "run", next click is sta

Totally forgot about that old reverse ACC position!

I just checked my '13 to make sure..
But like Doub said, it's one forward click for ACC, before the RUN position where your dash lights up.

I went out today and explored more carefully.

I had never noticed the position you're talking about, as a distinct position. I think I subconsciously assumed it was just a bit of slop in the ignition switch as I switched the key from 'off/lock' to 'on'.

joe

 

[homesick]

How long have you owned this? Problem just started or been this way all along?

---edited---


I've had it about 2 1/2 years. It's always been, but, thanks to y'all, I think part of the mystery's solved.

The reason for this thread was that this new and improved 'acc' times out after some time [10-15 minutes?] and shuts the stereo off. I was hoping for a solution to that.

joe

 

[homesick]

RTFM

Thank God you showed up. I've always loved having F-bombs tossed at me.

I read that thing, cover to cover. I'm so sorry that I didn't retain it all to your satisfaction.

joe