Panasonic cq-c9700u problems turning on

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Topic: Panasonic cq-c9700u problems turning on

Posted By: IMPORTDUDE
Subject: Panasonic cq-c9700u problems turning on
Date Posted: September 29, 2006 at 4:10 AM

so its wired to factory plugs all

i get it to light up the source button blue but then a sec later it turns to a lighter blue then flickers slowly kindalike it doesn't have enough power!

is it beucase my alternator is going?not enought power?or is the deck dead?
i bought it 2nd hand thats why im stumped if its really broken or power problem

93 acura integra
thanks
tony

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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: September 29, 2006 at 5:23 AM

Since your radio draws about 1/4 amp of current at idle and only takes acouple amps max to turn on it is highly unlikely that your alternator is your problem.

You need to get a volt meter and check the voltage on the Red and Yellow wires of your radio.

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