I've got an 05 with no recent changes or mods to it that has recently started having very strange power issues. I've got a new(around 6mo old) optima red top.

First time it happened I was at highway speeds crusing and all electronics reset. I'm guessing the car actually died but immediately roll started again so I just saw a blip. My clock reset to a random time(not 12) and all accessories bliped(radio/ radar detector).

Second time I randomly came out to start the car and it acted fully dead. No turnover, nothing. I thought I might have left the lights on- couldnt even get any dimmed interior lights. I tried it a few times and it magically came on, no problem.

Third time again, pulling away from a light and the entire car electronic system blips off and on. The clock went to a random time. The only reason I knew something happened was because my radar detector rebooted.

Fourth time was another no start dead situation this morning in my garage. I think it actually started up as I depressed the brake(?) along with the clutch, or it might have been random. Tried to start it about 5 times before it fired up just fine. When I am trying to start it, I get no accessories or anything.

Every time this happens, my ABS/TPS fails to initialize and I get a blinking ABS indicator. I have not checked for codes yet, but dont think any will show since it seems like a full reset and no dash lights remain illuminated once the problem goes away.

Anything you suggest I check?

 

Had a similar thing happen, was a loose battery lead. Check your battery.

 

yeah sounds like a loose battery lead...check it and if you PS goes out again let us know

 

Checked at lunch. Positive post definitely has a loose lead. I'll tighten it when I get home.

DUR!

thanks guys.