Why does my radio cut out and dash lights flash?
Yesterday, several times, my radio cuts out and several dash lights flashed and my needles dropped to the bottom on the gauges. I did not lose engine power – car felt the same.
What to do when your car radio goes out?
I scraped off the accumulated Zinc from the terminals and used a cheap-o AutoZone batter post cleaner to scrape the post and terminal shiny clean. I then coated the terminals with petroleum jelly. Total elapsed time, 4 minutes. The problem hasn’t happened for 2 months. <knocks wood>.
Why does the radio cut out while driving?
Got a call from wife while at work complaining of this happening 3 times today while she was driving. The radio wanted the security code when everything came back on each time. Sounds like a ground issue to me and a bear to figure out. I need to amend the symptoms now that I’m home and able to look at the van.
What causes the radio to go off when parked?
My problem now is that it has deteriorated into a situation where the van occasionally goes completely dead after being parked – as if the battery was disconnected (or the fusable link blew). It has NO power to anything at all – enough to clear all codes and radio presets.
Why does my radio dim and then brighten again?
The LCD randomly dims and then brightens again. No other lights dim..just the LCD screen on the radio. Mine did it mainly when it was humid out. When the weather was more dry, it didn’t do it at all.
Why is my Nissan club radio not dimming?
I scraped off the carbon with a knife and roughed up the metal for better contact, and bent the metal pads a bit so they would apply more contact pressure, and then reassembled everything. So far, it has not dimmed once over the past week, and the LCD digits even seem to form a little faster.
Why do my dash lights go off at night?
Discussion in ‘ General Discussion ‘ started by jbandy98, Aug 29, 2011 . Hi guys, I am new to the forums. Nice to meet you all. I have read and searched over the forums but I haven’t been able to find a problem exactly similar to mine. I am hoping someone has had this happen though and has some ideas to what I should do to repair.
Why does my radio fade out after 5 minutes?
I personally think it has something to do with the retained accessory power since they’re reported to cut out after 5 minutes. This is one of a few reasons why I left my interior lights as they were. That’s a resistance problem, completely and entirely not related to the stereo any.
What to do if your dash gauge is not turning off?
No issues to report after I did the cold reboot. Just disconnect your battery terminals, ground them to each other, let it sit for 30 minutes, then reconnect. If it happens again then bring it in. This is what the dealer will do anyways if you bring it to them.
Why are the dash lights not working on my Escort Pony?
When I bought my ’88 Escort Pony the dash lights on it were not working. It also had an aftermarket radio installed in it. The problem was that the ground wire for the dash lights had been wired into the positive side of the circuit and was causing it to blow fuses as quick as you could put them in.
Why did the dome light go out on my car?
At that time, the dome light was on and I presume the instrument lights (for speedometer, fuel gauge, and temp gauge) were working. Then, when I pushed the radio unit backwards, along with the assembly of wires, to secure it in the dash. At that time, the dome light went out, and the radio was no longer receiving power.
When do dash lights come on and gauges drop to zero?
Dash lights came on and gauges dropped to zero gasoline w… When driving, occasionally all the dash lights will come on, but the gauges like gas, battery, and mileage, will all drop down to zero. Then my radio shuts off. Fortunately, the car keeps driving. All of this happened today, at a busy intersection, right before a stop light.
What happens when all the dash lights come on?
When driving, occasionally all the dash lights will come on, but the gauges like gas, battery, and mileage, will all drop down to zero. Then my radio shuts off. Fortunately, the car keeps driving. All of this happened today, at a busy intersection, right before a stop light.
Why are the lights on my instrument cluster not working?
2006 infiniti qx56 – rpm not working, some of the dash lights not lit, when I turn headlights on or day light running lights on the entire instrument cluster goes black. when turned off, the dash is lit (except for the ones that don’t lite at all). do I need a new cluster?
Why is my Car Cluster not working on my 1994 Concorde?
I have a 1994 Chrysler Concorde 3.5 and my cluster isn’t working at all. when you crank the car the speedometer jumps just a tiny bit, but if you press the gas pedal the rpm gauge doesn’t move. Also when you drive the car, the speedometer and the rpm gauge doesn’t move. Everything light wise works.
What does it mean when your brake light is on?
When you are parked in a safe place, press on the brake pedal as hard as you can. If the pedal slowly sinks to the floor, it indicates you either have air in the brake system or the fluid is leaking out. If the pedal holds steady, you probably don’t have a leak and can move on to further steps below.
What’s the code for ABS and brake light?
This is how to fix intermittent ABS and Brake dash lights on all Chevrolet vehicles with the Kelsey-Hayes 325 EBCM module. You may have code C0265 “Electronic Brake Control Module Motor Relay Circuit.”
Why are my dash lights flashing on my Honda Pilot?
Hondas do not like when alternators give up the ghost, and needles falling on dash and all sorts of other electrical Gremlins are common. I’ve seen this happen on our Acura and pilot as well. All manners of warning lights will come on as the computer experiences voltage drops and it can be intimidating.
Why are there brake lights on my dashboard?
Some common brake lights that can show up on a dashboard include: This light is a warning that brake pads are getting too worn and should be replaced soon: If these lights go off and on repeated or when you turn, it can mean to check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder:
What does the red light on the dashboard mean?
If you engage your emergency brake, you’ll notice a light on the dashboard, usually red in color, that says “BRAKE” or “PARK.” This light will give you a heads up if you forget to release the brake before you take off.
Where are the dash lights located on a car?
The rear tail/brake lamps have dual filaments where one filament is used when you apply the brakes. Your dash lights are on the other filament along with the rear running lights.
What should you do when your brake warning light comes on?
Vehicles with ABS brakes have two warning lights — one for ABS system malfunctions and one for mechanical problems. If one of the brake system warning lights come on, it can be a relatively minor problem or a major safety issue. Regardless of which brake light is illuminated, always check your car over before continuing to use your car.
Yesterday, several times, my radio cuts out and several dash lights flashed and my needles dropped to the bottom on the gauges. I did not lose engine power – car felt the same.
What makes the radio cut out in a Honda?
Any update on this. Driving 2006 EX with 123K miles and VSA light turns ON and radio cuts out for a couple seconds. Wife says it happen a couple of times now. These seem like classic cases of Hondas with a failing alternator.
Got a call from wife while at work complaining of this happening 3 times today while she was driving. The radio wanted the security code when everything came back on each time. Sounds like a ground issue to me and a bear to figure out. I need to amend the symptoms now that I’m home and able to look at the van.
What to do when your Sirius Radio keeps cutting out?
With the radio playing, physically inspect all of the wires running between the SiriusXM antenna and the tuner, as well as the tuner and the stereo. If you see a check tuner message, make sure the SXV300 tuner connection is plugged securely into the head unit. Wiggle the connectors, and flex the wiring near the connectors.
What causes the ABS light to come on?
5 Common Reasons the ABS Light Comes On 1 Low Brake Fluid. 2 Faulty Speed Sensor. 3 Bad ABS Module. 4 Bulb Check. 5 Worn Hydraulic Pump.