I have the am/fm with cassette and EQ in my 88 GXL. Nothing happens when i hit the power. I pulled it out and i have both power and switch power. I disassembled the the tuner and tape deck and both glass fuses are intact (verified with a mulitmeter)

What else can i check before i condemn the whole set?

 

If you have constant, ignition and ground at the radio and it doesn't work, you have yourself a boat anchor.

 

i was hoping there was a way to test the individual parts (tuner, tape deck and EQ) so i could maybe find one on ebay rather than up in an after market

 

did you check the radio fuse in the fuse panel?

 

yes i did

 

sounds like your radio is shot

 

well crap. where can i get a wire and install kit for it?

 

If you're so distraught, why not buy a known-working original unit from the classified? They're worthless, you could get one for next to nothing.

 

you can get the wire kit at BestBuy or any online stereo shop

 

I bought my wire adaptor and radio install plastic off ebay for really cheap, like $20 for everything, it was even name brand

 

amazon

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