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Originally Posted by trasbeck
I have a 2002 190 with a Clarion AM/FM CD radio. When I purchased the boat (used) the radio would play only with ignition switch in ON position. The radio would not "remember" any stations programmed thus I assumed that no power was going to the radio when ingnition switch was off. Last fall I changed the radio wires and "fixed" the problem. Radio will now turn on and has memory. But, my battery doesn't like it. This tiny amount of current will drain it if the boat isn't used for a week or so. I cannot figure out how to return the two wires(one red, one yellow) to where they were.( I know, should have taken notes). So, if anyone has a similar setup, could you check how your stereo is wired?
Also, is this something that wouldn't be an issue with a new battery?
What types of batterys are you using?
Thanks
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You either need a new battery or you have a short somewhere.
Think of your car (your boat's battery is likely even bigger). Your car stereo holds it just fine right? Even your second car you rarely use.
So this means, yes it should hold a memory.
On my sony marine, holding the off button for 30 secs shuts off the "clock" that displays when you simply press and release "off". Perhaps yours might do this too, but it should not be needed.
If your battery is good, check for a short somewhere imo.
BTW there are ussually two positve wires. On is red main power, the other will be an odd color and possibly thinner. The odd one wires to constant power (it holds the memory) and the red one is wired to the switch.