Q: Warning chime sounds with key out of ignition
The warning chime sounds even with the key out of the ignition. Auto door locks disengage when lf door is closed. Battery goes dead, test lite between neg battery cable and neg post flashes brightly.
My car has 75000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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