Q: Radio and Lights randomly go on and off when I apply brakes

asked by on May 31, 2016

I have a very strange problem. When I slow down by applying my brake pedal, my lights and radio go on and off, on and off, etc. Anytime I put on the brakes, this happens. What is causing the bizarre problem?

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