Expert: James - 11/3/2009

Question
QUESTION: Ok...  So the car in park everything works.  Car in reverse everything electrical shuts down  Radio, windows, locks. But the radio doesn;t really shut off the sound just cuts out. Throw it in neutral everything works.  Throw it in drive and everything works except the radio... actually the radio seems to have a mind of it own... but it still doesnt shut off the sound just disapears.  And it also seems like when i step on gas it cuts out.  not sure if its just a coincidence. HELP?!

ANSWER: Does it ever have problems tarting? Is the belt squealing while the symptoms occur?

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QUESTION: No the car is in almost perfect condition.  Has a new starter new battery new altenator new pretty much every thing.

ANSWER: I apologize for all the follow up questions. It appears to me that you may have a defective alternator. Did the symptoms occur before you replaced all those new parts, or after?

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QUESTION: I dont know...I just bought it from a dealer.

Answer
Have the charging system tested. It should be free of charge at most parts store and several garages. Since you don't know exactly when the parts were replaced, assume it is a related problem. When a dealer says that they replaced both the alternator and battery, a red flag should rise.