aftermarket cd player will not power on

Printed From: the12volt.com
Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=95615
Printed Date: December 14, 2025 at 6:49 AM

Topic: aftermarket cd player will not power on

Posted By: ajmase86
Subject: aftermarket cd player will not power on
Date Posted: July 15, 2007 at 7:29 PM

I have an Alpine cda-9835 going into a 2001 z24 cavalier. I bought the after market harness and color matched the wires. The only ones i did not match were the internal amplifier cable and the dimmer cable. My head unit will not power on, Check the fuses, check the wires, nothing wrong there. I have installed quite a few head units and audio systems over the years but i cannot seem to find out what is wrong here. Any help is appreciated.

Replies:

Posted By: rudydapimp
Date Posted: July 15, 2007 at 9:56 PM

the 2001 cavalier does not have a switched power source in the radio. you must tap into the ignition or the fuse panel.

Posted By: ajmase86
Date Posted: July 16, 2007 at 2:51 AM

Thankyou. so just run the yellow wire from the head unit to an open spot in the fuse box?

Posted By: rudydapimp
Date Posted: July 16, 2007 at 6:37 AM

actually will be the red wire, can use the wipers fuse.

Print Page | Close Window