95 Cavalier interior lights and radio go out accel or braking?

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Lurker - 29 May 2006 21:26 GMT

My son a couple of states away has a 95 Cavalier 2 door, 2.3 liter C24.
He says when braking the power doors, interior and panel lights and radio go
off when braking. There is a CLICK CLICK then they go off. Apparently they
come back on when in steady state (no brake or accel).
He also said this sometimes happens under rapid acceleration though there is
no click.

I think he tried pulling the codes but the guy said there was too many?

Since I am not a GM man I know little about these autos. Is there anywhere
he should start looking?
Voltage regulator/alternator?

He has a voltmeter, I told him to check the power to the radio with the
voltmeter while driving to see what the voltage was doing (power and ground
wires to the radio).

Am at a loss. Any hints would be appreciated.
Will let you know any followup results. Thanks.

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Woody - 30 May 2006 00:56 GMT

I would start by checking the battery voltage when charging then check all
the body grounds on the electrical system. Getting a service manual with the
wiring diagram would help in troubleshooting. Make sure all battery
connections are clean and tight.

> My son a couple of states away has a 95 Cavalier 2 door, 2.3 liter C24.
> He says when braking the power doors, interior and panel lights and radio
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> Am at a loss. Any hints would be appreciated.
> Will let you know any followup results. Thanks.

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