In the last couple of weeks, I've had the radiator, cap and valve replaced in my car to fix an ongoing overheating problem. It seems to have done the job, save for the fact that when I turn on the stereo (no matter the speed of travel, including sitting idle at a stop light) the temp gauge starts climbing. Is there any possible explanation as to why this might be happening, how to fix it, where to go to get it fixed, and a rough estimate of how much it might cost to fix? I know it doesn't seem to make sense, but it's almost as though they are on a switch together, turning the stereo on results in an immediate and sustained rising of the temp gauge needle, but turning it off, the temp gauge needle returns to normal levels...thanks in advance!
2006-10-21 11:48:53 · 7 answers · asked by Aaron C 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
Were you playing "Red Hot Chilli Peppers?"
So , bad wiring we're beggining to think then?
M
2006-10-21 12:39:24 · answer #1 · answered by mesmerized 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who put the stereo in? If the stereo was innadvertantly hooked to the relay cicuit of the cooling fan it could draw current that would cause the fan to kick off before it went into the "ON" mode. Trace the red power line from the stereo and find out if it is going to an accessory power circuit. A test light is useful in this case to find a "hot" lead or a live wire that shuts off when the key is off. If this wire is attached to a constant live circuit it will draw from your battery. If you feel that the stereo is hooked up incorrectly, it may be worth a trip to the stereo store to ask if they will reinstall your stereo even though it wasn't purchased there. you may get lucky and they will perform the task for a small fee. Try Curcuit City, Best Buy, or any local places in your area that sell and install stereos.
2006-10-21 12:06:01 · answer #2 · answered by Jay M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your stereo is not making your car overheat. Chances are your stereo is not wired correctly and draws current from the dashboard or temp gauge fooling you into thinking the car is overheating.
2006-10-21 11:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had problems with gauges moving with the dash lights going on and off, this is a ground problem, your problem is wiring, the stereo is not properly wired or a ground problem has developed.
2006-10-21 12:02:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its probably just a weak ground wire connecting motor,chasis,battery. if not, its gonna be a sending unit, except for if you have a heavy load on the e system, then at an idle with load, resistance changes because of demand or some such bs. clean your cables.
btw maybe it isnt resistance that changes, but load amps.
2006-10-21 12:01:24 · answer #5 · answered by l8ntpianist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the stereo rewired that should help it may be doing some thing to the gages by pulling the power from the incorrect wire
2006-10-23 04:30:29 · answer #6 · answered by U can't B like me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a wireing problem not an over heating problem
2006-10-21 11:54:39 · answer #7 · answered by macki4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋