Stereo Radio not working
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I traced the wires back and found the fuse block was heavily corroded.
The ground was not adequate.
I don't understand DC that well but I suspect that could cause the voltage drop.
New fuse block works wonders.
The other part I had to learn was the stereo has a ground (black), power (red), and 'always on' power for memory (yellow). I didn't realize you need to hook up both the red and the yellow. The red is operated by the breaker and the yellow is not (of course).
The Sony instructions was not that clear, but a coupld minutes on the phone with Craig was terrific.
The ground was not adequate.
I don't understand DC that well but I suspect that could cause the voltage drop.
New fuse block works wonders.
The other part I had to learn was the stereo has a ground (black), power (red), and 'always on' power for memory (yellow). I didn't realize you need to hook up both the red and the yellow. The red is operated by the breaker and the yellow is not (of course).
The Sony instructions was not that clear, but a coupld minutes on the phone with Craig was terrific.
Should be:
Yellow = Power & Memory wire - Ideally connected to a non-switched 12V source
Red = Ignition - This is switched and turns the radio on/off
Black = Ground - Must be connected to battery neg or the neg DC bus
All of these three wires need to be used. Both yellow & red should have 12V DC in order for the radio to operate..
Sorry I had not read the entire thread before posting, early trying to get to work etc.... Now I see you figured it out!!
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