I would have to hear it , never answered my question though does it do it with the engine off? As far as the radio it's a possibility but do you have a cd player or whatever and still does it? Then maybe not..

When you jumped it may be either a resistor/regulator popped in the alternator but you would would have other issues. Maybe knocked the ground wire loose or something?

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