 brake pedal turns radio off, then back on., any suggestions?? |
 Oct 11, 2009 - 1:52 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Apr 23, '06 From Rochester, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
kinda weird. i was driving along, and i let off the gas pressed the brake pedal and my radio turned off then came back on. i dont think its the physical changing of the momentum because it happen while stopped. i started the car, let my foot off the brake, then pressed the brake and just as i set my foot on the pedal it happened. radio went off and came back on. nothing else seems to be affected tho. not the lights, a/c, windows, guages, or engine.
any suggestion on what i should test? or replace first. Thanks, Erich |
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Oct 11, 2009 - 2:50 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 11, '08 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
 Check the wiring, theres a short with either your radio wiring or your tail lights circuit. -------------------- Mike W
1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOUR GT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC 269awhp / 273ft-lbs |
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Oct 11, 2009 - 6:22 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 22, '08 From St.Louis Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (67%) |
check your battery conections...
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Oct 12, 2009 - 11:08 AM
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^^^ x2. I've seen it happen where the circuit can be broken for just a moment, just enough to shut the radio off, but it didn't seem to affect anything else because it wasn't off long enough. If everything is tight there, then I don't know what to tell you.
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Oct 12, 2009 - 11:11 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 29, '09 From Prince George, BC CANADA EH! Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
I bet it does the same thing when you turn your wipers on right? my 89 was doing the same thing and I fixed it by giving my battery a good overnight trickle charge....I'm suspecting the alternator is on its way out though
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Oct 12, 2009 - 11:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 23, '06 From Rochester, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
wasn't raining, so didn't really try with the wipers. got it fixed for now tho. seemed to be the cable connections at the battery posts. the positive side was really corroded. i replaced the terminal 2 weeks ago, but it seems to be corroding quite fast. all problems are gone now. we'll see how long this lasts.
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Oct 13, 2009 - 12:49 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
it helps to lightly sand the battery terminals clean and add dielectric grease all around for improved connection and to reduce its chances for oxidizing..
how old is your battery btw? -------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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