Head Unit Cuts Out
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Topic: Head Unit Cuts Out
Posted By: avsfan
Subject: Head Unit Cuts Out
Date Posted: December 31, 2002 at 8:53 AM
A few weeks ago I installed a new head unit in my 1988 Honda Civic CRX. Ocassionally the head unit completely loses power and stays off for a few minutes even while the engine is on. My first thought was that the unit was improperly grounded, so I ran the ground wire directly to the chassis....I'm still having the same problem. Next, I used a multimeter to check the power connections and found that when the head unit loses power (and the engine is on), there is no voltage at the connection between the vehicle's +12 volt ignition wire (red) and the factory radio wire harness. Does this mean that there is a short in my electrical system or is it possible I connected something incorrectly? If it is a short, can someone suggest what I should try next?
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: January 01, 2003 at 10:30 AM
Run a wire straight from the battery to the HU with a 10 amp fuse inline.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
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