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First gen stereo receiver wiring question

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by CougarTacoma, Jan 20, 2014.

  1. Jan 20, 2014 at 11:06 AM
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    CougarTacoma

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    Hey everybody, noob here. I just installed a new Kenwood KDC-155-U receiver in my '96 and I've run into a weird issue. I used the Scosche 1982 and up wiring harness and I thought I had everything wired up correctly, but for some reason the unit only runs when I've got the headlights on, and if I switch the headlights off it forgets the preset radio stations and balance settings. Any idea why this is happening?
     
  2. Jan 21, 2014 at 1:08 PM
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    Your constant power wire is incorrectly hooked up. Ensure that constant power from the HU is getting power at all times, even when the truck is off.
     
  3. Jan 23, 2014 at 2:32 PM
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    Well, I checked out the wiring again and everything seemed to be connected properly. That leads me to wonder if maybe there's something wrong with the harness itself.
     
  4. Jan 24, 2014 at 11:49 PM
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    Doubt the harness is the issue. Been installing stereos for over years and years never once had a bad harness.. Something is wired wrong.
     

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