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Old 01-27-2000, 05:42 PM   #1
JJTheSubeDriver
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Question Weird electrical problem

I noticed something this morning: I stopped the car, took the key out of the ignition, and my radio stayed on!! WTF?? I'm taking it into the car stereo shop to look at it tommarow. Any ideas on this one?

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Old 01-27-2000, 06:04 PM   #2
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I am no expert, but I would say they wired your power lead on the radio directly to the battery, so it now has constant power.

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Old 01-28-2000, 09:39 AM   #3
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ihad that same thing in my last car, the(usually red) power wire was wired directly to the battery, all you have to do is remember to turn the headunit off when you getout of the car. otherwise you'll come back to a dead battery.
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Quote:
Originally posted by soob2k:
the(usually red) power wire was wired directly to the battery
The accessory power is often a yellow wire.

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Old 01-28-2000, 08:23 PM   #5
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OK- Found out what happened. Headunit recieved a surge after dealer installed a power window switch and door lock auctuator without disconnecting power causing a short and then surge (Ok, ok that's what I think happened, but I do know they did not disconnect battery )

Solution: Car Toys installed a brand new headunit and tested all electricals. It works fine now. Next- Amp installation.

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