Car radio

Asked by Louisdoucet Sep 27, 2017 at 12:53 PM about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

In my 2002 z71 suburban I put a
aftermarket stereo in it and when I turn up
the music the radio turns off and looses
power and I pulled the fuse labeled radio
out and put it back in and it worked again
but it happens everything you turn the
music up and I don't know why can
someone help

1 Answer

500

To much power being drawn, if you have a aftermarket sound system and your using external sub's or speakers other than stock, you generally need to beef up the alternator to keep up with the power demand

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