Simple question

[bigry2004]

when the key is in ignition and in first slot over [but not turned over] like to listen to the radio, pop a cd out, roll windows up, etc. is this bad for the fuel pump to leave it like that or should it always be on accesories for stuff like that. i just realized a couple days ago that i always put it there instead of accessories and wasnt sure if it caused a lot of wear on the fuel pump by doing that occasionally. thanks

[Flashbac29]

It is my understanding that this will burn out the ignition coil prematurely. The coil is designed to endure a pulse of electricity and when the ign. switch is left in the position you describe a steady electrical charge is left on the coil,,, ultimately toasting it.

[BlazerLT]

Don't use that position for playing your radio.

You will have to use it for windows but it should never be left there.

[Turbocpe]

The '97 still required the key to be in the Run position for the windows to operate? I know that my older F-bodies are that same way, but my '98 Blazer, the accessory position powers the windows/radio. IMO, that is the way it always should have been.

I agree with the others, don't run accessories in the Run position. You power up a lot of systems in that Run position.

[BlazerLT]

My 95 needs it to be in run for the windows to work.