Okay, i just bought a new head unit but..

[Swagner]

it wont power on, i have no idea why. I have everything hooked up right, soldered the wires and everything but it will not work. I replaced the fuse. but i dont know, its an 03 XLT. Any help appreciated, thanks.

 

[Karpiel73]

Make sure none of the bare wires (where you soldered) are touching each other or metal. I use shrink tube on everything i solder. Check to see if your ground is sufficient enough (if applicable). Or try some die-electric grease on the connectors. These are just basic things you can try. Good luck

 

[Swagner]

there was no voltage coming from the ground, but theres no other place to put it.

 

[Keeper0311]

Maybe check to see if the HU has a fuse itself. I had a fuse pop on my Alpine, checked everything else, and eventually I saw the fuse on the back of the HU, replaced it and it was good to go.

 

[Swagner]

it does have a fuse on it. 10 amp.

 

[Keeper0311]

Try replacing it. Mine looked good to go, but I figured what the hell and swapped it, and it my HU turned on.

 

[Swagner]

alright ill try it.

 

[Swagner]

Got it working, one of the wires was not together

 

[Karpiel73]

Damned wires! Haha

 

[CALDWELL]

get the Alpine ( KTP-445 ) Power Pack, then get some door speakers of your choice, and notice a major upgrade in your stereo for fairly cheap

with no major excess wiring like a tradtional 4 channel amp...