My radio usually turns off whenever the key is turned in the start position, I have to manually turn it on again, then reprogram the stations. This does not happen switching the ignition on or off, only in the starting position. Your help is appreciated.
This look like a low battery and every time you try to crank your car it takes more power and kill the main power to the radio
solution # 2 the radio as 2 power wires one is always hot ( with current) and the other is connected to the ignition switch if you have replaced the radio those 2 wires maybe are connected backwards the one that goes to the switch is probably connected directly to the battery and the one is suppose to be always hot is probably connected to the switch if you have the original radio have your battery tested and if is ok then try get a haynes book at any auto parts for you car and try to follow the wire that is always hot normally is a yellow or orange wire
solution #3 this apply only if you car still have the original radio
turn your ignition switch to the on position but don't crank your car and turn your radio on select a radio station then turn your ignition key off and wait 3 minutes then turn your ignition switch on again with out cranking your car and the radio should be in the same radio station you select if this test pass then chances are is your battery getting low and if this test fail then the hot wire has a blow fuse look for the fuse inside the hook let me know what happend and good luck
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Thanks for your input, The car cranks up OK but will have the battery tested as it is over 4 yrs old. Solution #2 the wires have never been moved, Solution #3 The radio is original. I did try to select a station, turn the ignition on,waited then switched on again, and it maintained the selected stations. So quite likely I will have the battery tested as this maybe the problem. Much appreciated, will keep you informed.
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