98 ford explorer audio problems

[matt98]

I am having a serious problem. I am trying to install an aftermarket stereo. These are the problems as they happened to me in order. Firstly i realized i had to bypass the stock amplifier. Then i got sound finally. But then while putting the stereo back into the universal harness i bumped a wire i heard a zap and i lost sound and illumination. I thought i broke the stereo so i took it back got a better one. I then hooked that one up,i checked all my wire connections,i checked all my fuses(even under the hood). All is okay,the stereo hooked up perfect and i still get nothing, not even power. So i disconnect the stereo and reconnect again and now i have blown 2 fuses(the fuse that plugs into the stereo,10a). I have now given up, my fiancée hates me now and i feel like a complete fool. Can you or anyone help me. This is my third stereo install and i have never experienced anything like this.

 

[Rick]

Welcome to the forum Matt. I am going to move your thread to our Audio forum where it should get more views.

 

[blueka]

have you checked the fuses in both fuse boxes? one on the side of the dash, and one under the hood?
Sounds like a blown fuse issue really, nothing more.

Si