Hello,

Is there something I'm missing? I have been trying to install a factory stereo CD unit from a 2004 Impreza in a 92 Loyale. I bought a wiring harness for the Loyale and a reverse harness for the Impreza/Baja stereo. I hooked up all the wires and got no power. I did not hard mount the stereo. I thought the stereo was bad so I ordered another one. It wont work either. I checked the 12V+ wire and the ground with a volt meter. The power is there, but the unit wont power up. I direct wired the power and ground to the stereo, bypassing the harness. Still no power. I put a ground wire on the stereo frame and hooked up the power. No power. Is there a secret ground wire or something I don't know about? I have installed aftermarket stereos in lots of different cars, without any problems. I have been screwing around with this for three days....It's driving me nuts!....HELP!....Thanks in advance!

JOHNNY

 

Hi bud, a few real basic fault finding steps, and as you have fitted stereos before, I apologise now if these may seem condescending:

• Does the stereo itself have a fuse (either inline or onboard).
• Dont forget the stereo fuse in the cars fuse panel also.
• Some OEM stereos use the aerial as a grounding, so it might be worth making sure that it is connected.
• Have you tried a direct feed of 12v from the battery (a couple of simple connecting wires to the + and - of the stereo to see if it will fire up (if you are taking this option, and the stereo does not have an inline/onboard fuse, I would suggest spending a quid or two and buy a wee in line 10amp fuse just to be safe.

Let me know how you get on bud, or PM me.

Good luck with it.

 

Just to add to shea2k comments. Most modern HU's have 2 12volts feeds. 1 from battery/fuse box and 1 from ignition switch, if either is missing, it wont switch on.
Been there!!!!