wierd radio/ car problem

[cmlcsu]

Any one ever heard of a car stalling out at a stop when the radio is turned on? I have been having issues with my 96 maxima stalling out at lights every once in a while. But I have turned my radio off and haven't had a problem for over a week. Yesterday I wanted to test my theory, so when I was sitting at a light I turned on the radio and the car stalled. Started it back up, turned the radio off and she ran like a champ the rest of the way home. Any ideas?

[tmorales509]

wow that sounds weird, i never heard of this. I dont see why it would make ur car stall. Maybe wireing or something, not sure tho.

[MinisterofDOOM]

Sounds like you're overburdening the alternator somehow. I would start by checking your grounds.

Is your audio system stock?

Do you notice a difference (such as a drop in RPM, dimming of interior/exterior lights, etc.) when you turn on other accessories like headlights, defroster, etc? Or does it only happen with the radio?

[cmlcsu]

intertior lights all seem to stay consistant. When I come to a stop and the head lights are on they dim just a little. When I am at a stop the RPM gage bounces a little from 300 to 700, but not all the time. I have a stock radio. In the past month I have replaced the fuel filter, spark plugs, and have taken it to the mechanic, and the computer tells us nothing.

[ryannico]

check the grounds and your wiring on your new installed spark plugs and nissan fuel filter - http://www.shopnisparts.com/nissan-fuel-filter/ - . Or bring it back to your mechanic for further checking.
Modified by ryannico at 5:09 PM 3/1/2007