Chevrolet Cruze Radio and dash glitching and indicator muting

Radio and dash glitching and indicator muting

Chevrolet Cruze 2011 Turbo 6spd manual 90000 miles

When using the brake or indicator the radio will start glitching aswell as the lights and dash. It’s so annoying I’ve read it could be the negative cable but has anyone else experienced this and fixed it ??

Emily from Australia 6 years ago

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Same issue here

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ARTisticJcH from Australia 6 years ago

I am having the same issue but also random lights on the dash flashing on and off and some power loss/pull back on the engine. My mechanics having some issues pin pointing the cause. Had a scan done last year and picked up a misfire in one of the cylinders so spark plugs were changed and seemed fine but has started again and the latest scan detected 3 seperate issues. Im suspect its a computer fault or something. Curious to know of any others that may have found a resolution. My mechanic thinks its the gauge cluster but before i allow the repair i want to make sure as its costly. If its just a negative cable that is more an easy and cheaper repair. I have read online of others having issues with the negative battery cable.
Have noticed it does trigger alot when using the indicator or breaking and the radio(have had it turned off for 2 days and hasnt had any issues).

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Emily from Australia 6 years ago

Hey ! Yes it’s the negative battery cable as it’s just a glitch mechanics can’t pick up any problems and it never happens when you try to show them! Anyways got my cable replaced and hasn’t happened since :) good luck! X

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ARTisticJcH from Australia 6 years ago

Thankyou so much!! Just saved me a small fortune xox

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Emily from Australia 6 years ago

I know ! They told me was $370 just to check the computer aw hell no! Let me know how you go x

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ARTisticJcH from Australia 6 years ago

Messaging my mechanic right now haha will let you know how i go. Thankyou again hun xox

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Emily from Australia 6 years ago

How did you go???? Has it stopped ??

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CassiG from United States 2 years ago

I will be replacing my negative cable & battery tomorrow. Battery is in last quarter of life anyway. I'm having this exact issue when I brake & do anything else such as tuen signal, window, radio... will report back if this in fact fixes it.

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Luis from United States a year ago

I have been having the same problem thanks I'll be changing my negative cable

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ARTisticJcH from Australia a year ago

Check your coolant for oil. Issue with mine was oil in the coolant. Had it repaired and the electronic issues stopped but happened again about 6 months later. Ended up trading it in. My mechanic and also the car yard I traded it to both mentioned it is a very common issue with the cruze.

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