Experiencing recent electrical problems. Truck sits for a day or two. Try to start and the battery is dead. (Fortunately, I have a jump pack in the toolbox. Once I jump, it runs fine.)
I've narrowed it down to the ignition switch, I think.
Diagram of switch positions:
AUX----OFF----ON----IGNITION
I've noticed in the last few days that the IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED IN ANY OF THE POSITIONS, including IGNITION. This does not seem right. You should not be able to remove the key in any position except OFF.
Since I am NOT the only person who drives the truck, I suspect that the other drivers are turning the truck off, but putting the ignition switch in the AUX position and removing the key, leaving circuits burning (radio, lights, dashboard display, door locks, etc.) that drains the battery.
My question is, should you be able to remove the key in any other position except OFF?
If not, do I need a new ignition lock cylinder and a new set of keys? Or is the problem something more involved?
TIA.
Frank