stereo test
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stereo test
i have just bought a used stereo from Ebay but how do i test it before installing it in the car. It is the base stereo but mine had the top bose originally so isn't just plug in (fuse blows).
Team Owner
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From: San Pedro CA
Originally Posted by uk vet
The car is a 92 and the stereo is from a 1993
I would just yank the old head and try it. worst case, you blow more fuses.
Burning Brakes
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From: Huntsville AL
Just connect it direct (using a fuse of course) to the battery. Turn it on. Don't turn the volume up or you could blow the amp w/ no load but the radio should turn on and not blow the fuse. You can even verify the CD is working at least from a read point of view.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Huntsville AL
By the way, do you have a multi-meter. Check for a short between the + and - leads w/ the switch on and not hooked to power. This will tell you for sure. Sounds like something in the power supply has gone out. Probably a cheap fix if you know what your looking for (voltage regulator/diode/filter capacitor).