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winningblu4u Aug 9, 2009 11:23 PM

Help?
 
Today, I was leaving a friends house when my car suddenly stopped. I was in the driveway and when I was getting ready to leave the car just shut off. My friend tried to give me a jump but it would not turn on. I then got my friends brother to come and bring his car(Mazda 3) to get a jump and then the car worked. I recently replaced the battery about a month ago so I am sure it has to be something other than the battery. Also, for the past couple days while I have been driving, the radio will turn off and then turn back on, while this happens the DSC light comes on. Has anyone had any similar problems like this or does anyone have any input with what is going on. Thanks.

CarAndDriver Aug 9, 2009 11:25 PM

Car under warranty?

winningblu4u Aug 9, 2009 11:38 PM

warranty went out a couple months ago

I8U Aug 10, 2009 12:11 AM

Check to make sure your battery connections are good. I've seen what you are talking about due to the battery cables not being tightened down all the way.

sxe1215 Aug 10, 2009 12:22 AM

ghosts...

Easy_E1 Aug 10, 2009 12:57 AM

Check the battery terminals/connections. Make sure they are clean and tight.

DarthRX8 Aug 10, 2009 06:33 AM

^^ If they are dirty and have white sh!t all over them use baking soda to clean them off and tighten them back down.

rotarykillz Aug 10, 2009 06:53 AM

yep definitely sounds like battery connection...esp with your DSC light coming on. Keep an eye out for your presets resetting too.

mulkio Aug 10, 2009 07:27 AM

+1 for battery terminal connections, same problems 6 months ago.

winningblu4u Aug 10, 2009 10:07 AM

Thanks for the help

04RX8man Aug 10, 2009 01:14 PM

also wouldn't hurt to get the alternator check while you're at it


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