Headunit problems

[brooksi 10+ year member]

ok heres the deal i have a JVC KDSH 9750 which i bought last september and put it in my old car and i just got a 2003 oldsmobile alero and i went to put it in and it doesnt turn on it worked perfect in my old car. today i bought an alpine CDA-9827 brand new and i went to install it into my alero and it doesnt turn on, i have the right harness and my wiring i am positive is correct, the fuses are fine can somebody help me out, what are some things that could be my problem?

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[KaeZoo 10+ year member]

In newer GMs, including your Alero, it's necessary to find a separate switched power connection. The red wire in the harness won't work.

The common practice is to go to the fuse box and tap into a fuse position that has power only when the key is on.

 

[brooksi 10+ year member]

so are u saying i have wire both of the red wires to a fuse in my fuse box?

 

[bumpdabass]

I own a 1986 Ford Torino GT 302 Fastback. And Im trying to wire and install a Sony Xpold CD player # CDX-M800. Im looking for wiring kits for my car. can anyone help me?

thanks,

DJ J-P

 

[KaeZoo 10+ year member]

so are u saying i have wire both of the red wires to a fuse in my fuse box?

Both? You should have only one red wire coming from your new head unit. That wire needs to be connected to a switched power source, and the fuse box is probably the easiest place to find one.

 

[brooksi 10+ year member]

i got it to work i thanks