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Ford Escort electrics cut out (UK)...

Over the past week there's been literally two occasions while driving at night/evening with lights on and stereo on that the power momentarily cuts out.

It's as if the car reverts to itself being in the first position on the ignition lock. The lights stay on, but instead of headlights, it goes to side lights (the head light indicator on the dash goes off too), the red LED next to the clock comes on for a couple of seconds, the stereo goes off for a couple of seconds, then all comes on again as normal. I noticed the oil light come on for a couple of seconds too.

It's a '94 1.6 (16v) excort L.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Reply to
Kontaminator
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Is this an aftermarket sound system? Describe it.

Reply to
Backyard Mechanic

It's a brand new Sony CDX-GT200 CD tuner I fitted myself. I purchased a Ford to ISO lead to connect it all up and all was well.

Cheers.

Reply to
Kontaminator

Hiya,

If it's only happening with the lights and wireless on, then figure it's the stereo, lights wiring or switch shorting momentarily or the alternater that's doing the same. Start with the cheapest option, unplug the stereo for a few days and see if it still happens.

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Reply to
pottsy

I was thinking about extra power draw, like maybe a 500 watt amp... but still supplied through the ign switch

Reply to
Backyard Mechanic

The Sony head unit is 4x50w amp if that is likely to make any big difference.

Very baffling.

Cheers.

Reply to
Kontaminator

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