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when I turn off my mazda truck.
Sent to Car Experts August 06 02:53 PM

when I turn off my mazda truck.
The radio and clock reset to facrtory settings.
Is it my alternator?Voltage regulator? The guage shows
it is charging the battery.

 

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1995 Mazda B2300 4cyl

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Status:  Closed   Value: $8
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August 6 3:08 PM (14 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
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Check fuse #20 in the instrument paned box 15A.

It's a separate fuse for the "Keep alive" memory.



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August 6 8:16 PM (5 hours and 7 minutes and 56 seconds later)
         
Reply to Hammer Time's Post: fuse looks good. There is no sign being blown. It is a 10A fuse in slot 20

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August 6 8:18 PM (2 minutes and 34 seconds later)
         
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You need to test all of the fuses using a test light. That's the only way you will know if they are even receiving power.

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August 6 8:40 PM (21 minutes and 23 seconds later)
         
Reply to Hammer Time's Post: I think I found the problem. After I checked all the fuses (which were good) I noticed the engine copartment light waxs not on. I checked the positive lead to the battery and noticed if I wiggle it the light works. I took it apart and foudn corrosion on it. I cleaned it and re-assmebled. It seems to work now after testing it several times. I will check it again in the morning to be sure. If it is not working I will notify you again. I am sorry your lead did not work.

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August 6 8:43 PM (3 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
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