random loss of electrical power?

2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
183,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TONYJR9503
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my stereo would keep cutting out until it no longer worked, checked fuses and relays and all are getting power, check stereo connector and constant prong is fried. I replaced connector and the stereo still won't work but now the dome lights won't work. The key fob won't work on the car, and the door ajar light won't come on unless the car is running. The spot in physical stereo for constant wire is fried. so, i replaced the entire stereo and still no power to anything that stopped working, replacing every single fuse now including BCM fuse, anyone know what might cause this or how i can fix it?
Oct 14, 2022 at 6:27 PM
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The fact that the radio wiring is overheated tells me bad ground somewhere. here is the grounding wiring diagrams with the ground locations as well. This guide can help you with the testing, but the wires will be broken or loose.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Oct 15, 2022 at 2:10 PM