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Re: [T3] Odd Electrical Problem


i had this problem with the system that was in my car, i was running a new
clarion cd deck with a 400 watt amp, and occasionally when i hit the brakes
it would cut out---i would tell u how i fixed it, but i never had the
chance, my bro borrowed the car and left it parked overnight with the rear
hatch unlocked, EEEEEEEverything was taken, including my center console,
took me a week to carpet that too!!  All i could figure is that it has
something to do with the power to get the brake lights to come on that gives
the power drop to the stereo, and since the stereo obviously needs a certain
amount of amps to work, it cuts out, but like i said i never got the
opportunity to go any further.

Seth w/ a tuneless square
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>
To: "It's a list" <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: [T3] Odd Electrical Problem


> On 27 Mar 2001, at 21:13, Mark Healey wrote:
>
> > This problem applies to both my auto and manual 71 squares.
> >
> > I have the radios wired with the usual always hot and switched hot
> > leads.  When I start the car every thing is normal.  However whenever
> > I brake after backing out of a parking place the radio will cut out.
> > this only hapens the first time.  Sometimes it will happen when I turn
> > on the headlights or wipers.
> >
> > Also, I will loose volume when I the engine is going at high speeds.
>
> First check to make sure that you have 14.1-14.4V at the battery
> at med RPM when the engine is warm.
>
> Then check all the connections between the battery and the fuse
> box looking for loose connections, and make sure that you have
> your radio is hooked up to the right fuse.
>
> Then make sure that your radio has a good ground. The antenna
> shield is NOT a good ground.
>
> What you're describing is NOT normal.
>
> -
> Jim Adney
> jadney@vwtype3.org
> Madison, WI 53711-3054
> USA
>
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