If the resistor you mentioned is part of the radio circuit (I have no idea why it would be) and it is going bad, it could create a condition that would cause too much current draw, but I'm not convinced that resistor is part of the radio circuit. I don't really know enough about that car.

Pop it out and measure it with a meter to see if its value has changed from what it is supposed to be. Also look for signs of shorting or arcing. Even if its not the culprit, a resistor that is starting to burn up is a real hazard. They can catch fire or melt things nearby.

If the resistor is burning up, it would be wise to make sure that the resistor burned up because it failed, rather than the circuit it's in drawing too much current. Otherwise, the problem will come back.

Another possibility is the radio has a blown transistor which overloads the circuit.

J.




J.