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Old 10-01-2012, 08:52 PM   #1
TheSeeker
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Location: Glendale, AZ
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Electrical Problem (Radio)

Hello all.. I am going to try and explain this as calm and clear as I can, I apologize in advance if its not, because im as angry as a spotted ape at the moment..

I have had a basic stereo installed in my truck for the better part of a year and a half now. I installed it myself, and followed the instructions for wiring, used solder and heat shrink etc. Nice clean install. The REST of the wiring behind the dash is another story, its a nightmare to trace anything back where it goes.

Anyway, 3 days ago, I installed a pertronix ignitor to get rid of my points. I again, followed the easy as pie directions and got rid of the resistor wire, installed a fresh 12 ga wire to power the unit, tucked it away, nice and clean. Cleaned all connections to alt, battery, etc. Everything was perfect. Truck ran great and for the first time in 11 months, I didnt have an urgent repair to get to at all.

Flash forward to saturday night, Now my radio, which has been working fine for a year, is giving me fits. To explain better, whenever I press the brake pedal (lights come on) the radio cuts power. It loses power for 2 seconds, and comes back on. If I turn on the headlight switch, which I did to get home after the local cruise, the radio died completly. Will not turn back on. I got home and parked it.

Sunday I went out and retraced my steps. Starting with the radio ground. It is clean, and connected. Second I checked my pertronix wiring. Even unplugged it. Same problem.

I am not sure where to begin now. Is it a battery? (it is 4 years old but never given issues) Is it the headlight switch? Is it a ground somewhere? Is it just a lost cause and I should remove the radio and wiring and throw in the the damn trash and weld the hole and pretend I dont know what music is? I am frustrated beyond belief and HATE wiring problems. I am pleading for your Gurus knoweldge. Please, someone tell me they have an idea!

Thanks guys
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