This is my first post, Yipeee.
I've just got round to installing my mk2 player, into my car.
I too have got the same kind of problem, if my car is under load, i.e headlights and heater on, then i use my indicator and the empeg cuts out, then back in but with the battery logo???

I might try the same route with the direct connection, i'm assuming that the direct connection should also be fused?!