C4 General Discussion General C4 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech

Radio Problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 15, 2013 | 01:18 PM
  #1  
mjbaker46's Avatar
mjbaker46
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
From: Waterbury Vermont
Default Radio Problem

While driving with my radio on, I went over a bump & heard a lot "pop" & the radio stopped working. Saw that fuse #40 (RDO BATT-5 amp) was blown--replaced it & it continues to blow. Any suggestions as to what to do to get radio operational?? Driving a Corvette with out music just doesn't do it for me!!!!!
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2013 | 04:44 PM
  #2  
Cruisinfanatic's Avatar
Cruisinfanatic
Le Mans Master
Supporting Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 6,228
Likes: 698
From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
Default

Originally Posted by mjbaker46
While driving with my radio on, I went over a bump & heard a lot "pop" & the radio stopped working. Saw that fuse #40 (RDO BATT-5 amp) was blown--replaced it & it continues to blow. Any suggestions as to what to do to get radio operational?? Driving a Corvette with out music just doesn't do it for me!!!!!
fill out your profile so we can help you. Nobody knows what yr car you have
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2013 | 09:00 PM
  #3  
AirForceOne!'s Avatar
AirForceOne!
Drifting
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,796
Likes: 14
From: Nampa Idaho
Default

Looking at his last post he has a 93.

Do you have the stock stereo or an aftermarket?

5 Amps seems a little low for a radio fuse to me?

Anyone with an FSM that can help him out?
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2013 | 07:33 AM
  #4  
mjbaker46's Avatar
mjbaker46
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
From: Waterbury Vermont
Default

Sorry about that--it's a 1993 anniversary edition with original radio/cd/cassette. Will fill out my profile--thanks.
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2013 | 07:40 AM
  #5  
mjbaker46's Avatar
mjbaker46
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
From: Waterbury Vermont
Default

It is original radio/cd/cassette & the 5 amp fuse is what is recommended. I have tried a 10 amp fuse & that also blows. Used a 15 amp & power wire (orange) to solid state audio preamp gets hot.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Radio Problem





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:19 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE