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My friend installed a JVC stereo into my 2004 Cavalier. Lately the subs have been going out off and on. I pulled out the stereo deck to see if there was a lose wire. As I was pushing it back into place, a lose wire sparked. Now the stereo wont even turn on. I have checked ALL of the fuses and now am at a loss. Please help or give a name of someone who can. Thank you
Hi Christa,
Odds on you have blown a fuse, in-line on the radio harness, in the back of the stereo (red 10amp), on in a fuse box, (main or secondary, check car owners manual)
Using a tester such as a 12v probe, bulb or meter see if you have 12 volts at the BACK of the RADIO on perm live and 12 volt ignition.
Peter
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Peter G. Lee
Expertise
Accessory installations including audio, security and lighting, general wiring and fault finding. Nothing specific to US car electrics such as ECUs or engine management systems please i.e. how do I get the radio out of a Saturn, we don't have Saturns in Europe so I wouldn't know.
Experience
11 years as a security and audio installer in the U.K.
9 years own company in South West of U.K. installing for a number of high street retailers incluing Trinity in-car centre, Road User, Halfords and A.1.
Past advisor to and chairman of Sold Secure initative gloucestershire police. member PACT (partnership against car theft)U.K. police,
Kit car builder
VW air coole
Organizations
Member of the institute of diagnostic engineers M.I.Diag.E
Education/Credentials
Certified by Clifford, Cobra (U.K.) Serpi Star-Gamel, Moss, Philips, Tracker (Lowjack), Pioneer blue chip installer, Kenwood installer.
City and Guilds, A.R.E
Past/Present clients
Over 2,000 between 1988 and 2000
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