hey everyone im having a little trouble installing the new cd deck i got for my car it is a Kenwood KDC-MP205 and im putting it into an '01 Accord...i have everything wired and double checked all of that but the unit doesnt seem to want to get any power when i turn on my car, i installed a kenwood awhile ago and it worked fine so any help would be greatly appreciated
thanks
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cplkittle on 02/14/2007 16:23:16
I would double check the ground, the main power and the switched power lines (black, yellow, and red respectively) first with a multimeter. Also check the fuses for the radio, which may be labeled radio, courtesty, or dome.
If all checks out ok, see if there is a reset button somewhere on or behind the face of the radio. It will be a very small inset button that can be pressed with a toothpick.
a1lthatremains88 on 02/14/2007 17:33:17
thats all ok...it worked fine with my old deck (i had to take it out because the faceplate was loose and wouldnt stay on all the way) and i double checked everything and it looks fine
swez on 02/15/2007 08:23:47
Hummm, you may have to go back in there with a DC volt meter or a 12 volt test probe and look for voltage on the Red & Yellow leads for the HU to ground. This needs to be probed at the HU main harness, not just the factory harness. Does the HU power up at all?
If that is OK, you may have a D.O.A. HU? This happens once in a while, even if new and out of a factory sealed box.
Swez
ttocs on 02/15/2007 09:56:44
you need to check the constant as well as the switched wires with the key on and off(red and yellow wires).
Did you see any sparks during the install? Good time to check fuses.
thanks
Replies (4)
cplkittle on 02/14/2007 16:23:16
I would double check the ground, the main power and the switched power lines (black, yellow, and red respectively) first with a multimeter. Also check the fuses for the radio, which may be labeled radio, courtesty, or dome.
If all checks out ok, see if there is a reset button somewhere on or behind the face of the radio. It will be a very small inset button that can be pressed with a toothpick.
a1lthatremains88 on 02/14/2007 17:33:17
thats all ok...it worked fine with my old deck (i had to take it out because the faceplate was loose and wouldnt stay on all the way) and i double checked everything and it looks fine
swez on 02/15/2007 08:23:47
Hummm, you may have to go back in there with a DC volt meter or a 12 volt test probe and look for voltage on the Red & Yellow leads for the HU to ground. This needs to be probed at the HU main harness, not just the factory harness. Does the HU power up at all?
If that is OK, you may have a D.O.A. HU? This happens once in a while, even if new and out of a factory sealed box.
Swez
ttocs on 02/15/2007 09:56:44
you need to check the constant as well as the switched wires with the key on and off(red and yellow wires).
Did you see any sparks during the install? Good time to check fuses.
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