Hello,
I installed a new head unit to a 97 ford transit. The problem was that it wouldn't work unless the headlights were on. I assume this was an issue with the previous wiring as I simply matched wire colours.
I attempted to fix the issue by doing a bit of fiddling (pulling fuses in and out, attaching the power and earth direct to the ignition switch). I realised that the wire that is affected by the headlights is the amp wire only.
However after that fiddle session now the head unit doesn't light up properly even with the headlights and no sound is produced. So I am not sure if I somehow fried something in the head unit when I connected it to the ignition but that would be unlikely. Both the power lines and the amp both have current so I am not sure why there is no current going to the speakers or why the head unit doesn't light up fully.
Any similar experiences? I am going on a 10 day road trip over xmas on friday and it will be pretty **** without music so any help would be appreciated.
Cheers Leo
I installed a new head unit to a 97 ford transit. The problem was that it wouldn't work unless the headlights were on. I assume this was an issue with the previous wiring as I simply matched wire colours.
I attempted to fix the issue by doing a bit of fiddling (pulling fuses in and out, attaching the power and earth direct to the ignition switch). I realised that the wire that is affected by the headlights is the amp wire only.
However after that fiddle session now the head unit doesn't light up properly even with the headlights and no sound is produced. So I am not sure if I somehow fried something in the head unit when I connected it to the ignition but that would be unlikely. Both the power lines and the amp both have current so I am not sure why there is no current going to the speakers or why the head unit doesn't light up fully.
Any similar experiences? I am going on a 10 day road trip over xmas on friday and it will be pretty **** without music so any help would be appreciated.
Cheers Leo