What to do if your stereo blew a fuse?
If you only blew a fuse, then you only have to replace a fuse. If you fried any other components of the radio, then you can either 1) take it to a stereo repair shop and they can replace those certain parts for you, or 2) buy a whole new HU. Hopefully it was just a fuse though.
What can cause a car stereo to short out?
If the wires touch any metal that is grounded it can cause a short. If you only blew a fuse, then you only have to replace a fuse. If you fried any other components of the radio, then you can either 1) take it to a stereo repair shop and they can replace those certain parts for you, or 2) buy a whole new HU. Hopefully it was just a fuse though.
How to fix lost dash lights after installing a stereo?
Disconnect all orange wires and report back. Click to expand… I tied some electrical tape to it and left it. Post a pic of your wiring. If it grounded out it should have popped a fuse. If the radio is completely disconnected, harness and all, just the factory plugs remaining, do the dash lights work? If not it is hopefully a fuse.
What kind of car won’t start after a radio change?
My car won’t start after my husband changed out the radio pls help! I have a 2007 Jeep Compass. My husband changed out the radio today and then the car wouldn’t start. It will turn over and over and over, but will not start. Any advice is appreciated!
If you only blew a fuse, then you only have to replace a fuse. If you fried any other components of the radio, then you can either 1) take it to a stereo repair shop and they can replace those certain parts for you, or 2) buy a whole new HU. Hopefully it was just a fuse though.
What to do if your AV receiver fuses out?
If you find a fuse that looks burned out, it probably is. Replace it with a new fuse of the same amperage and voltage (available from electronics parts stores such as RadioShack for about 50 cents a pop) and you should be back in business.
If the wires touch any metal that is grounded it can cause a short. If you only blew a fuse, then you only have to replace a fuse. If you fried any other components of the radio, then you can either 1) take it to a stereo repair shop and they can replace those certain parts for you, or 2) buy a whole new HU. Hopefully it was just a fuse though.
Is it possible to blow a fuse on a receiver?
As long as nothing is shorted out, your receiver should go back to normal. If your receiver is still on the fritz, you may have blown a real fuse.