Radio Shuts Off?

[94_eclipse]

I am not sure why but when i turn on my radio it shuts off on me. Its a JVC head unit. When i turn it on it will work for a min or so and then it will just shut off and turn back on. When it shuts off its for a good 5 seconds. I fixed all the wiring. The kid that had it before me did a horrible job so i soldered them and used electrical tape. The only thing i can think of is that the head unit is junk but i want to make sure before i go and buy a new one.

 

[boostnhard]

Ive had that problem before. To blame is the ground, either double gronud it or just lookfor a better spot. Let me know how it went.

 

[94_eclipse]

Ok thanks, i will try that!

 

[boostnhard]

So did it work?

 

[diablos991]

Be sure to check the wiring going to each speaker.
I had a short in my left rear speaker wire, and that caused my factory and aftermarket decks to shut off randomly when that wire shorted out.

 

[rabi42]

Had the same issue here. Turned out to be the main ground on the starter bolt on the transmission.

 

[94_eclipse]

I must say i feel really stupid. My car is a project and its up on blocks and it runs but i guess the battery was drained down.. I figured it out when i had it on today after puting on another ground and i watched the interior lights dim when the cd player shut off and came back on. So i charged up the battery and its better, it still does it but maybe i have to charge up the battery more.

 

[jw_55_55]

make sure its not your alternator as well...had this problem before thought it was the battery, so i charged the battery.....started doing it again checked the alternator and sure enough was hardly putting out any power!

 

[94_eclipse]

make sure its not your alternator as well...had this problem before thought it was the battery, so i charged the battery.....started doing it again checked the alternator and sure enough was hardly putting out any power!

Well i know its not the alternator cause the one that is on it is brand new.. also when i was messing with the radio the car wasnt even running.. right now its kinda tore apart because its a project. But thanks for the help.