Why does my Kenwood radio not turn on?
One of the radio fuses on the vehicle has probably blown because of which the red power switch is not receiving power. To confirm this, tie the red switched wire to the yellow temporarily and check if the radio powers up.
What does it mean when your car radio is not working?
Wiring Short: If one of the wires (or more than one) has shorted out in the audio system, you may see either erratic operation, or no operation at all. This can also cause fuses to blow in rapid succession (you replace a fuse and it blows again shortly after).
What should I do if my two way radio is not working?
Check this against the documentation provided with your radio to see what issue is occurring; the video above includes the indicator light chart for the Motorola CP200d and XPR3500. For example, if the light flashes between red and green, the battery’s reaching the end of its live.
What kind of communication would be impossible without radio?
Things like communication and navigation satellites would be impossible without radio waves, as would modern aviation — an airplane depends on a dozen different radio systems. The current trend toward wireless Internet access uses radio as well, and that means a lot more convenience in the future!
What should I do if my RC radio doesn’t work?
If the RC doesn’t work right out of the box and you’ve checked the frequency, batteries, and antenna then pack it up and return it. It’s possible that there was a problem during manufacturing or it was damaged during shipping. Take it apart and fix it. Photo by M. James
Why did my car radio stop working, car radio not turning on?
How does a car radio work? Reasons why your car radio is not working. 1- Protection mode; 2. No power supply; 3. Wire connection; 4. Blown fuses; 5. Power protection mode; 6. Alternator wine; 7. Damaged antenna; 8. Speakers wires and the speakers ; 9. Faulty head unit; 10. Head unit settings; Wrap Up. Share this: Like this: Related
How to troubleshoot a car stereo that will not power?
Take a close look and make sure no wires are loose entering the harness. Make sure the harnesses are plugged into the car stereo. Trace back wiring from the car stereo’s control head power harness to the fuse block and verify that the wiring is all intact. If you encounter a fuse along the red wire, replace it.
Where does the power from a radio come from?
A radio pulls power from the alternator which is supplied by the battery. A wiring system is established to connect the alternator to the radio and the radio to the speakers. The radio will also receive signals from the antenna. Radios also require fuses to get protected from power surges or power spikes.