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Losing locator and stereo when cranking
Hi everyone!, Hey I'm having a small but irritating problem with an
electrical circuit on my 1993 OMC Sunbird. The problem is that sometimes the engine doesn't start right away and requires a few more cranks by the starter to get it going. I'm talking about a 3 - 4 second crank time altogether before it starts. When the cranking hits the 4 second mark it seems I lose power briefly to my fish locator and stereo. If the engine manages to start in the 2 - 3 second time frame this doesn't happen. I have load banked my battery and it tests really well. I have the locator and stereo connected to my accessories dash rocker switch. Is there a quick fix for this besides installing a second batery? Do I need to install a diode in the accessory circuit to prevent the started from sucking power back from the locator and stereo? Thanks. Chris |