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Old 10-26-15, 11:01 AM
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factory radio not working

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?
Old 10-28-15, 08:07 AM
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If you have constant, ignition and ground at the radio and it doesn't work, you have yourself a boat anchor.
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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
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did you check the radio fuse in the fuse panel?
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Originally Posted by evo_koa
did you check the radio fuse in the fuse panel?
yes i did
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sounds like your radio is shot
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well crap. where can i get a wire and install kit for it?
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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.
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you can get the wire kit at BestBuy or any online stereo shop

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well crap. where can i get a wire and install kit for it?
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I bought my wire adaptor and radio install plastic off ebay for really cheap, like $20 for everything, it was even name brand
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well crap. where can i get a wire and install kit for it?
amazon

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