The tumbler on the ignition switch has been messed up for a couple of years now (where you have to fight it to get the key in the ignition slot).
But just today, I noticed that the alarm bell (ding?) stays engaged when I remove the key and open the driver's side front door. I'm guessing that the ignition switch is now messed up to the point that it thinks it's still got the key inserted into it, even though the key is removed.
Probably time for a new or used ignition switch module.
Has anyone else had similar problems with their ignition switch?
Thanks for the help,
SW1