Stock base audio red backlight flashing

cossie1600 · 06-12-2012, 10:54 PM

For some odd reason, my base audio red backlight flashed a little as I hit the brakes. Radio didn't cut out nor did the actual display, the only thing that flashed on and off was the red backlight behind the screen. What do you guys think it could be? Since it only did it when I was on the brakes, could it be my trailer lights? Is it possible that the backlight is powered off the same feed as the brake lights? It stopped doing it after I restarted the vehicle.

MattP725 · 06-12-2012, 11:17 PM

Battery losing capacity?

Brakes lights (especially LEDs) don't draw much voltage but the only thing I can equate it to is when your battery cannot handle your sound system and the dash lights dim.

cossie1600 · 06-12-2012, 11:44 PM

I haven't seen it happened since this afternoon, I have a feeling it might be related to my trailer light. Does the red backlight always come on on the radio even when headlights are off?

06-12-2012, 10:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Stock base audio red backlight flashing For some odd reason, my base audio red backlight flashed a little as I hit the brakes. Radio didn't cut out nor did the actual display, the only thing that flashed on and off was the red backlight behind the screen. What do you guys think it could be? Since it only did it when I was on the brakes, could it be my trailer lights? Is it possible that the backlight is powered off the same feed as the brake lights? It stopped doing it after I restarted the vehicle.

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06-12-2012, 11:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	Battery losing capacity? Brakes lights (especially LEDs) don't draw much voltage but the only thing I can equate it to is when your battery cannot handle your sound system and the dash lights dim.

06-12-2012, 11:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I haven't seen it happened since this afternoon, I have a feeling it might be related to my trailer light. Does the red backlight always come on on the radio even when headlights are off?