Why does my car radio turn off when I start the car?
Why does my car radio turn off when I start the car? When we start the car the radio turns off and does not work. The radio only works when the car is off. So far we changed the ignition switch but still have the problem. Does anyone have a fix for this? Thanks. How many amps does it take to start a car? Headlights, radios, and other car electronics draw very little amperage—usually no more than 20 to 30 amps. Engine starters, on the other hand, pull up to 300 amps all at once, which is too much power...