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  1. Shaun8428

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    I need help trying to install my new radio
     
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    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen

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    What kind of help u need?
     
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    I connected all the right wires and the stereo would never turn on, and we tested the stereo and it works.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    what wires are you connecting to?
     
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    The red yellow and black
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    You are better off to run your own wires to everything. Get power directly from the fuse if you don't know which wire to tap into. Do you have a test light?
     
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    I don't think so but I'll have to look tomorrow
     
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  8. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    If you don't have a test light....then how do you know you are hooking the radio up to a "hot" lead? It also needs to be one that switches off with the ignition (so you don't leave your radio on by accident and run down your battery).
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    I would echo what Craig says about running your own wiring :thumbs2:
     
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    My radio is going to be my phone with a bluetooth speaker set... :)
     
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