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Old 04-02-2011, 02:33 PM
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The stereo in my car keeps losing power. It started happening only when I hit bumps in the road and over the past couple months has become more frequent and more "sensitive." Meaning, it does it all the time now, without hitting bumps. Typical situation: Driving down the road, listening to the radio. Hit a bump and the radio shuts off. A little while later the radio randomly comes back on.

The only thing I can think of is a ground issue. Anyone know where I should check to see if one is loose?

Any other ideas on what can be causing this? It seems to be my only electrical issue, luckily.

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stock or aftermarket radio?
i would start with the grounds and also check your main plug on the back of the radio. it is easy to get to the back of the radio
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Well it started with my stock radio. I installed an aftermarket one a couple months ago and didn't seem to change anything. It was happening before, happening after, and continued to get worse.

I'll check the back. But I'm not sure where the ground(s) I should check is/are located.
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change the fuse and check the wires..
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if you never cut the radio harness than i would be looking into the fuse box and grounds first. Also check the plug on that radio t omake sure it is secure
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Yea, mint harness. I will check the grounds today. Fuse was good.
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