How do I reset my aftermarket radio?
Turn on your radio and see if it displays CODE or LOC. If it does, turn off the radio. Press and hold down the audio power button together with the SEEK button for about 50-60 minutes. Then, it will turn on without entering the radio code.
Will car amp work if not grounded?
a bad ground (or no ground) would prevent an amplifier from turning on. not connecting a 12v+ remote turn on wire, would too, prevent an amplifier from turning on. a blown fuse from a spark will prevent an amplifier from turning on. just a personal note: take off the ground (from the battery) first before installation.
Do aftermarket radios come with wiring harness?
Your aftermarket radio comes with a wiring harness, but the end that attaches to your car’s factory wiring harness doesn’t have a plug—it’s loose wires. You’ll want to use a Metra wiring harness to connect your new radio to your car.
Why is my car radio not working after battery installation?
The clock on the radio interface had been reset to 12:00 when they disconnected the battery, but I could not reset the clock to the appropriate time after installation. After doing some research, I came up with two scenarios to look into:
What to avoid when installing a CB radio?
Most magnetic mounts are base loaded, meaning most of the coiled antenna wire is low at the bottom, which in most cases means reception and output is less than what it could be. Only sticks to ferrous metal (steel hoods, not fiberglass Jeep tops). Sometimes hard to ground. What to avoid – Avoid narrow magnetic bases.
What happens if you put a clock radio in the wrong socket?
However, if you put tubes back in wrong sockets you may burn out one or more tubes and destroy your radio. The power plug is not making a connection with the outlet. Bend tangs slightly, turn radio on, see if tubes glow orange. If your system is a clock radio, the little clock knobs on/off operate on a mechanical cam.
What should I do if I accidentally touch my old radio?
Your old radio may shock you if you accidentally touch the metal chassis or any exposed metal (i.e. exposed volume or tuning knob). Make sure you re-install knobs if they have been removed or fallen off Do not put radio near water or submerge your radio while it’s plugged in or turned on.