Radio drops out when idle
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Vega Baja Puerto Rico
Radio drops out when idle
Hi Guys:
I have a 79 c3 original except for the radio. I installed a kenwood radio with the Bluetooth and the I phone and the mp3. Installed Infinity speakers.
I installed an additional fuse block with power all the time and powered the radio, I ran a ACC wire from the original fuse block to the radio.
Now for the problem; the radio seems to reset when in idle but works perfectly when in motion. I tried different Acc locations but problem persists, I even tried not stopping at red lights but I got some objections from the police, apparently listening to music is not an emergency, go figure.
I was considering adding a big capacitor to the line or using a relay to create my own ACC power but I would prefer a less invasive approach to the problem.
Any suggestions???
I have a 79 c3 original except for the radio. I installed a kenwood radio with the Bluetooth and the I phone and the mp3. Installed Infinity speakers.
I installed an additional fuse block with power all the time and powered the radio, I ran a ACC wire from the original fuse block to the radio.
Now for the problem; the radio seems to reset when in idle but works perfectly when in motion. I tried different Acc locations but problem persists, I even tried not stopping at red lights but I got some objections from the police, apparently listening to music is not an emergency, go figure.
I was considering adding a big capacitor to the line or using a relay to create my own ACC power but I would prefer a less invasive approach to the problem.
Any suggestions???
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Lewisburg WV
thegazman
I had the same problem with a Pioneer radio. When the voltage is too low at idle the radio shuts down. There is a lot of resistance in our older vehicle electrical circuits; ignition switch, fuse block, etc. I ran a wire direct from the battery circuit with a fuse and used a relay to activate it with the ignition.That way you are getting higher, constant voltage to the radio at all times.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,305
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From: Lewisburg WV
