Radio resets itelf at every start up???
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Radio resets itelf at every start up???
hey guys i have the stock 6disc radio on my 06xlt, almost at every cold start and warm start my radio resets to 12:00 and bass and treble levels, is there a problem with my radio or the battery? my cables look clean stock battery since sept. 06 any info would be great thanx.
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Does the truck have a hard time starting like cranking over slowely like the battery is going bad.. i wonder if its possible to have power drop so bad when starting it would cause the stereo. Im not really sure. As far as stereos go they have the B+ wire that supply's power to the deck to keep the memory and the ignition wire is what tells it to turn on. If the B+ wire came undone it could cause the radio to reset itself altho i dont know how likely that is on a stock stereo, i have always replaced mine right away with aftermarket systems.
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Not too sure how frequent "almost at every cold start" is.
With it being the factory battery, might want to try a basic check with a meter to see what the level is after sitting over night ( prior to starting )
Also would not hurt to know what the level is after starting the truck ( key from off to start, as soon as the truck is running, turn back to off and check with a meter ).
This is a quick test, and would not tell as much as a real load test on the battery, that is a full charge and apply a load based upon the battery amp specs.
Considering it is not every time, I would not suspect it to be an issue with the KAM fuse ( fuse #31 ) to the radio, that should be a case of all the time if it was blown.
Maybe try pulling and reseating it to see if it is loose in the socket ?
Did you happen to add a fuse to the truck in that slot ?
With it being the factory battery, might want to try a basic check with a meter to see what the level is after sitting over night ( prior to starting )
Also would not hurt to know what the level is after starting the truck ( key from off to start, as soon as the truck is running, turn back to off and check with a meter ).
This is a quick test, and would not tell as much as a real load test on the battery, that is a full charge and apply a load based upon the battery amp specs.
Considering it is not every time, I would not suspect it to be an issue with the KAM fuse ( fuse #31 ) to the radio, that should be a case of all the time if it was blown.
Maybe try pulling and reseating it to see if it is loose in the socket ?
Did you happen to add a fuse to the truck in that slot ?
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The truck turns on ok but I do get a sense of possible battery issue since it does it only in 40 to 50 degree mornings and nights,,its the stock radio and i have never messed with the wiring. @sscully i have never added fuses but i'll check the battery with those quick meter tests, thanx guys for ur thoughts...
