I got a 1993 ford explorer and I seem to be having major problems. When I bought the vehicle it had an aftermarket stereo installed but for some reason the rear speakers didn't work. I found out that the rear speakers wasn't wired to work and not only that the previous owner cut the factory harness. I bought a new wiring harness and radio harness to wire them back to the wires that were cut. The problem is after I installed my stereo back only the cd player would turn on and the display didn't illuminate. I figured it was a problem with the fuse for the stereo but it was fine. I tried another stereo I had but it wouldn't turn on at all. Any help is greatly appreciated and Thanks!

It sounds like a problem with your wiring. Check to make sure your 2 power wires and the ground are in the right places...do you have a test light?

It sounds like a problem with your wiring. Check to make sure your 2 power wires and the ground are in the right places...do you have a test light?

I'm going to get a test light from autozone really quick since its around the corner, then I'll give you an update. Thanks again!

Ok I just tested the Constant 12V+ to the battery is working perfect but somehow the Switched 12V+(Ignition Wire) isn't working for me. Does that mean I'm screwed then? :(

Ok I just tested the Constant 12V+ to the battery is working perfect but somehow the Switched 12V+(Ignition Wire) isn't working for me. Does that mean I'm screwed then? :(


Nope. Check the fuse. And if all else fails, Put constant power to the radio. It's annoying but it works.

Nope. Check the fuse. And if all else fails, Put constant power to the radio. It's annoying but it works.

Ok I got it working. Thanks again guys!