Radio Cuts out...

[editgod@hotmail]

Ok so while i'm doing electric work (see other post about lights cutting out...) why does my aftermarket radio cut out when I hit the turn signal or sometimes stop at a light ?

Thanks.

Guy

 

[taipeichris]

Maybe they took power from the signals circuit to operate the radio? Mines a 1966 and ya never know what a previous owner was thinking sometime. I’d start by checking the two power wires from the radio.
Good luck and welcome to the site!

 

[Scoop]

Sounds like a ground, but I agree with 'chris - check the power wires to see where the PO tapped into. Should be switched power for the main power and constant power for radio memory. Make sure the ground is solid.

 

[editgod@hotmail]

So you guys say it should be 'Constant Power' but where physically should the wire trace back to ?

Guy

 

[Bferrari]

There should be two power wires to the back of your radio. 1 will be constant power, going either directly to your battery with an inline fuse or perhaps picking up a circuit from your fuse block. The second is an ignition hot that is hot with Key on or in the accessory position. If they tapped into the turn signal circuit for your key on power then the blinker relay could be affecting the voltage going to your stereo.

 

[Scoop]

I usually pick up constant power directly from the battery positive terminal cable, With an in-line fuse, as bferrari said. Most replacement positive cables will have a short 12-14G wire already attached and with a butt connector which can be used for this.