ScoobyDoo555

Hmmm. Got a Sony CDX CA850 H/Unit, now connected to a Kenwood 12" sub (thru a JBL 2ch amp) - Thanks to those who responded in my other post!!!

However, from what was all working properly to now, well, not at all - I'd like somebody to confirm my suspicions....

When reseating the Head Unit bakc into the slot, the display power vanished!!! You can still insert a CD and Eject it, but cannot power up the unit Even tried the reset button.

Me thinks that I've snagged a cable behind the H/U (hopefully), otherwise, it's a dead HU.

Which cable do you think I've snagged? I'm gonna take it out in the morning and re-install it.

Any suggestions in the meantime?

Thanks in advance

Dan [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]

john_s

iTrader: (1)

Sounds like the ignition switched 12V wire to me.

John

ScoobyDoo555

Kinda what I was thinking - there's an 'interesting' wiring harness from the Subaru wiring to the Sony I've probably disturbed it when re-seating the Head Unit

Gonna plug my old Impreza radio in first, just to make sure (using the original wiring loom) Then re-connect everything (checking and re-wiring as necessary) GOD how I hate bodgers!!![img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]

* before you say - I've only had the car about 2months!!! This is not my wiring!

Of course, even if the 12V ignition has come loose, I'd still be able to load/unload CDs.....

Roll on daylight!!!

Have to have it done in the morning - going to a meet in the afternoon (NEED choons!!!!)

Dan

BigRed

Had this with a kenwood unit and a nasty goodmans unit both had the same problem insert a cd and eject a cd but no amp output or tuner display, cause to these problems a loose 12v ignition controlled feed. If no joy from checking harness connection points (there are 3 on my00 all behind the head unit which is a VERY tight fit and so it is very easy to accidently loosen a cable when refitting H/U) then could be a suspect head unit.

BigRed

ScoobyDoo555

OK - Head Unit DOES work (albeit in the wife's car!!!)

However, the stereo still won't power up
What are the connections for the stereo? where is the 12V feed?

Someone mentioned that there are 3 different feeds behind the Head Unit.

Is is something I can check for (such as a blown fuse) or should I pop to my dealer to get it sorted?

Thanks in advance

Dan (v annoyed that THIS install is falling to pieces[img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img])

TBMeech

Best bet is to get a voltmeter and check the +12v live and switched to make sure you're still getting power correctly.

ScoobyDoo555

Now sorted - turns out that the clock/radio fuse had blown

I overlooked this fuse coz I thought that if the clock worked, so would the radio!!!! D'Oh!!!

All installed and working now....

mmmm.........bass

edited to add why it had blown - a stray strand from the crimped 'remote' cable

Lesson learnt - do NOT install ICE in the dark and also TAKE YOUR TIME!!!

Dan

[Edited by ScoobyDoo555 - 12/30/2002 3:01:04 PM]

BigRed

Don't crimp , solder!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ScoobyDoo555

Had left my soldering iron at work!!

Dan

Never thought I'd say this, but roll on next week when I go back to work