BarberMike

Ok so here's the situation. I daily my car w n average of 20 miles or so daily commute, mostly city n some highway. Theres times where I will be driving at a steady speed and all of a sudden my radio shuts off and on. Now I know our cars shut off all unnecessary electrical components in low voltage situations....but I get not battery light. Sometimes nothing else occurs but usually the whole car will shut off and then turn back on by itself. Then I will see the battery light go on then off! What could this be? I really have no aftermarket electrical components besides my radio and hid's. This doesn't impede my driving because its strictly temporary, but it really concerns me and it could possibly get worse. Any insight is greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!

TheMole

iTrader: (13)

Does it happen when you apply the brakes or use the turn signals?

BarberMike

It HAS happened when I apply the brake, but not always. Turn signal not too sure I'd have to look out for it. I guess it would be relevant to know I've changed my battery, alternator, plugs, wires etc all within this year.

TheMole

iTrader: (13)

Had something similar happen when I had an SC300. Replacing the negative battery cable fixed it for me, but try cleaning the chassis grounds first since its free. I would start with the negative battery cable ground.

BarberMike

Dude I've moved the battery terminals making sure they get contact and that temporarily fixed the problem, so u could be right!

BarberMike

Any other related problems?

808UCF11

that happened to my gf's car awhile back.. her bro checked it out and found out there wasn't enough oil in her car.

usmcpi

So your telling me a lack of oil made to radio turn off?


OP, check the driver fuse box. I have an issue with mine where if i push up on it than my radio will cut off. No idea what causes it, but it only happens if i wiggle/push on the fuse box.

BarberMike

Yeah I doubt lack of oil will cause my radio to shut off....I notice that it mainly happens when I hit a bump/pothole (****ty Miami streets!)

I'll check the fuse box but what am I looking for? And to the previous post about the battery cable I checked them and there seems to be nothing wrong.

TheMole

iTrader: (13)

Is your car lowered at all? Check the driver's side fender liner to see if it has been worn through.