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Old 05-14-2003, 01:06 AM
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Unhappy Gremlins...

Ok ok, I know I should have cleaned the connections before I post this message, but this is really bothering me.

I just installed a new CD player and it turns itself off whenever I pull to a stop. To be exact, whenever I disengage the clutch and press the brake. Also whenever I engage reverse.

I've checked my generator (alternator) and all the wirings, and the voltage of my battery (engine stop or running), all seem to be fine to me - with a decent charging amp and a slightly low voltage. (12.4 stop, 13.5 idle)

I am just wondering is that a specific voltage for the charging light to be turn on and off (really dim, only can been seen at night)? It doesn't make sense to me that the light is off when idle but dimly on when running.
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The weird thing --
Idle, complete stop, with brake on: battery light completely off, radio turns off

Car begins to run-
battery light starts to brighten, radio turns on

car running -
battery light dimly on, radio still on

clutch disengaged, car running, engine idle -
battery light off, radio still on

cluth disengaged, car STOPPED, engine idle -
battery light off, radio still on

if I step on the brake now, the radio will turn off

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