memory loss.....

[Bluemazda3-S]

Not me!!! The car :P Been losing memory everytime i shut the car off... on GM cars (which I am used to working on) its usually the cig lighter fuse... but the cig lighter still works in the MZ3, is it a different circuit on these cars? If so, which one is it??

[cwp_sedan]

What is losing memory? Aftermarket deck? Yep the cig on the 3 loses power after the key is turned to off.

[Bluemazda3-S]

yeah.. its an aftermarket deck.. i'm gonna go check it out now, and change the headlight while I am at it

[cwp_sedan]

Orange/Black – 12v constant (I think)

I think you have to tap into the orange/black wire, but I'm not 100% sure as I haven't had to do it. I'm not sure what that turns into when you have your wiring harness adapter connected.

[Bluemazda3-S]

oh no.. its all hooked up, and has been since september. Just now it has an intermittent memory loss problem. I am pretty sure the circuit that the memory lead is hooked up to is the "room" circuit, the fuse is located in the engine bay. I pulled it out to check it, and lost presets, clock etc etc again, so that has to be it. If it happens again, I may try using some dielectric grease to improve the connection and protect it from moisture

[justin surdit]

maybe your deck has been smoking too much of the electric lettuce? :chuckle

[Bluemazda3-S]

lmao!! maaaaaybe!!

[McGuyver_3]

check the fuse behind the deck never knew what that fuse was for but maybe its for memory

[Bluemazda3-S]

It seems to be holding fine now... I pulled the "room" fuse under the hood, and that erased all the memory again... but ever since i did that, its kept all memory.. maybe it was loose before?? I dunno...

[McGuyver_3]

that room fuse controlls a wjole pile of different options you would have had more trouble if it was just that. But i guess keep up posted

[Bluemazda3-S]

well so far consider it fixed... I will let ya know if it comes back