1999 Galant + Radio Help
gabpro
09-14-2005, 01:12 PM
Took the car for a detailing 3 days ago. Now when I'm driving the radio loses power for a few seconds and then comes back on. It dumps all the preset radio stations everytime. Where do I look to fix this? I already checked the battery cables. Thanks for the help.
misfit77
09-15-2005, 02:23 PM
if its anything like aftermarket stereos....
There are 2 pwer wires..one (red) for main source of power and one (yellow) for constant power, this keeps the clock and memory going while the key is turned off. Disconnecting one these wires would not cause your symptoms.
My guess is that both are getting disconnected near the battery or the ground is getting disconected anywhere.
Detailers suck at caring for your car. THey will crank your stereo and blow your woofers like a Tijuana whore. They also use a pressure washer to clean your engine compartment. I would assume that they lossened a wire near your battery during this process. It is alos possible that a degreaser has casused corrosion near your connections. Disconnect them, clean and reconnect.
There are 2 pwer wires..one (red) for main source of power and one (yellow) for constant power, this keeps the clock and memory going while the key is turned off. Disconnecting one these wires would not cause your symptoms.
My guess is that both are getting disconnected near the battery or the ground is getting disconected anywhere.
Detailers suck at caring for your car. THey will crank your stereo and blow your woofers like a Tijuana whore. They also use a pressure washer to clean your engine compartment. I would assume that they lossened a wire near your battery during this process. It is alos possible that a degreaser has casused corrosion near your connections. Disconnect them, clean and reconnect.
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