Quote:
Originally Posted by hamsandwiches
I Understand
I don't see how it could be a loose connection because I did not mess with any speaker wiring and it was all working fine.
I soldered the connections - not crimp so not sure how they could be loose/jiggling?
So having the other antenna plug just sitting back there taped off is harmless?
There are 2 power wires that go the radio - the red and the yellow. Are they for power with engine running and power without engine running? Could the one for engine power (not just battery) not be beefy enough?
Thanks!
|
No, the red power wire should be on in either Accessory or Ignition On positions. The yellow is the constant feed to maintain settings and time. If either interrupts, the unit lights will flicker and that is not happening. So I don't think that is the problem. If it is not the speaker wiring, which may be triggering a safe mode shutdown, which leaves the light on, then I'd say the unit itself may be defective. Sure would be nice to swap in another one to see.
I would try different inputs: cd, radio, aux., USB, whatever you have available, to rule out an issue there. What have you tried?
That said, when I install aftermarket units, I prefer to install my constant power direct to battery (with an inline fuse). I don't think it will help, but it is still better practice.
Another thing to try is an additional ground wire from the HU to the chassis. Bad grounding is often the source of electrical weirdness.
__________________
'99 4Runner SR5 5spd 3.4L V6 4WD(U.S), original '99 Talls in front, OME 906s in back, Hella fogs, Trekmaster shocks in front, Billy in back, no running boards, FIAMM horns, Alpine sound, Michelin LTX M/S2's, owned since new.
'97 HiLux SW4 5spd 4WD(Japan model bought in Brazil assembled in Argentina, very close to a 3.0 4Runner/Surf)
'71 FordWillys Jeep CJ5 (with straight six Ford Maverick 3.0 liter engine--lives in the mountains north of Sao Paulo Brazil)
My Backyard Frame Swap
