If the clock and radio share a common supply, and it is the purple, it could
be a shaky fuse (bottom one in the 2- or 4-way fuse-block). Failing that it
could just be any old loose connector where one of the bullets is just
touching.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: wcameyer <wcameyer@email.msn.com>
To: The MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2000 9:57 PM
Subject: Lucas Gremlins
> I have been having trouble with the Sony radio on my '77 B cutting out : a
> bump or jar can cut off the station, pushing its tuning button brings it
> back in. The display is so faint, I cannot determine whether the entire
> radio shuts down, although I must assume not as just hitting the station
> preset brings it back.
>
> This morning, I noticed the clock, which is dead accurate, had lost about
> two and a half hours. Also, all the programming on the radio was gone.
Now
> I know this indicates a complete, lengthy, total power loss, normally
> associated with disconnecting the battery.
>
> I have not disconnected the battery! Yesterday or the day before, the
clock
> was dead on. I must assume I'd notice a 2 1/2 hour total power loss if it
> happened while driving!
>
> What the h--- is going on here??
>
> A very confused
>
> Bill
>
> I do drink, but not that much!!
>
>
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