Radio looses station/date memory

[darrahfc]

How do I correct this problem? When the car is turned off all memory is lost!

Thanks for any help.

Fred

[ice745]

on car radios there is usually multiple wires giving it power.
1 negative wire
1 Positive Accesory wire (gives 12 volts + only when the car is started)
1 Memory Wire (constantly gives 12 volts + for the memory of the radio)
and sometimes a wire for the dimmer (gives 12 volts + when the headlights are turned on.)

if you recently had a new stereo put in, or had service done to the car around the radio, the mechanic/installer may have accidently changed the memory wire to a accessory wire, making the memory wire lose it's power when the car is turned off, causing ur problem.

[tman]

check your battery terminals too, if they are corroded, disconnect then and use a wire brush to clean them.

[ice745]

also service done to the fuse box area or another part of the electical system, the mechanic/installer could have put the memory wire in the wrong place.

[Flatrater]

Check your fuses real close I suspect you have a blown fuse causing your problem! Most fuses oiperate more than one circuit.