mk4r34

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It's happened a few times before then stopped for a couple months and now started again today on the HWY...when I hit my turn signal the radio turned off and the car shook a little like there is bad ground or something is being drawn out?..is this common on a 93 or earlier??..any input on where to look??..
Thanks

BigManne

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check battery connections

mk4r34

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The connections seem ok...the negative had some build up at one time but i soaked it in baking soda...also the radio re-programs itself everytime I turn the car off...

BigManne

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factory radio?

mk4r34

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Not factory,it came with a no name 7"Duoble din....

TheMole

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Clean your grounds, check the stereo wiring, replace negative battery cable, replace battery/alternator, or electrical ghosts. I had the same problem when signaling or when the brake lights went on. I fixed it with a 1GS negative battery cable.

mk4r34

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I cleaned and sanded the terminals today and checked the grounds...seem all good...with the stereo wiring are you talking about behind the head unit?..it came with a 7"DD but,the previous owner had took the sub/amp out...the wire he left is disconnected from the battery...I noticed today the driver side door light is flashing like a strobe light now...i shook the car thinking it's a loose wire but,no luck...I hope it's not the alt.cause I do have a valve cover leak I haven't gotten around to fix yet..

BigManne

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sounds like a bad radio install. radio not keeping its channels means no 12v constant wire is hooked up. Probably spliced into a wire that is tied into your turn signals also.

mk4r34

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Yeah sad to say...I talked to my friend who installs stereos and he said the same..."your not getting a constant 12v to your radio bro,that's why your ***** keeps re-programing when you turn your car off"...could be spliced in the turn signals..I hope not though,seriously how stupid can you be?...but,it has occurred on the hwy when I hit the turn signal(radio turns off,dash lights dim,headlights flicker randomly even when turn sig.is off)...but,overall if that was the case wouldn't that be the cause of a loose ground or wire somewhere??..could a loose wire in the head unit cause all this to happen randomly though??

BigManne

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yes bad wiring can cause that. get your friend to go over it and fix it before it messes up something.