Bill Gavin <egavin@scsinternet.com> wrote in
news:nqf1d5drt50tilm4e90spvuee0ct9ff0rg@4ax.com:

> On Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:16:30 -0400, "Seth"
> <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>"Bill Gavin" <egavin@scsinternet.com> wrote in message
>>news:bfkvc5l6it6rmmof6m08gc9q8ko6cvher5@4ax.com. ..
>>>
>>> This ones driving me crazy.Checked #11 fuse it is ok.
>>> Should I pull the stereo out when the tail lights work and the
>>> stereo works when the ignition key is in the aux position.Do stereo
>>> installs usually take there power from the tail light circuit.Any
>>> more ideas would be welcome.6 HRS wasted alredy
>>
>>
>>Yes, pull the stereo right now and see what it looks like back there.
>>
>>If it is just an aftermarket stereo and no additional stereo items
>>(amps, equalizer, etc...) then I wouldn't be too concerned about
>>tracing back to the fuse back or any of that as for a simple head unit
>>swap everything can be done with what's in the stereo cavity.
>>
>>When you pull the stereo, did the person who put it in there use an
>>adapter harness or did they just cut the stock wiring to wire in the
>>new radio?
>>
>>If the cut method, then you have a rats nest to untangle. If they
>>used a harness, then your issue may be as simple as some electrical
>>tape and/or a wire nut came loose.
>>
>>Pull the stereo, take inventory of what you see and start from there.
>
> 6HRS wasted including internet time.
> Took the stereo out today Alpine.Looks like a adapter harness was
> installed to the factory plug.Next with the stereo unplugged I tryed
> the lights still no luck.Doesnt look like factory plug has been
> spliced or touched.Is it possible problem could be in the ignition
> switch or the light switch.
>
> Bill Gavin
>


I gave you wire colors and a connector location.

Plus I gave you another clue: Check to see if the side markers and license
plate lights work.


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