Stuck again, This time its the Stereo!?

[0Bosxter0]

Ok, so not my issue is with the stereo.

I just bought a JVC KD AVX77 single din wide screen touchscreen.

I removed the original with the becker keys.

I then removed the amp from the hood (4x40 Haes)

Using the crutchfield wire harness I wired the new head unit. (crutchfield said to be sure and switch the yellow and red wires so i did)

I then ran speaker wire from the new head unit to the old speaker wire harness in the hood and connected the wires correspondingly.

When I turn the key one turn to the right (so the engine does not start but the electrical comes on) the stereo plays.

If I turn it once more the stereo turns off?

If I turn the key all the way (as if I was going to start the car) the stereo works as long as I hold the key in this position. As soon I release the key the stereo turns off.

I tried switching the wires back (going against what crutchfield suggested) but it didnt fix the problem, in fact it didnt seem to change anything.

Has anyone had this problem or know of a solution??

Thanks

-Ben

[kbrandsma]

Ok, so not my issue is with the stereo.

I just bought a JVC KD AVX77 single din wide screen touchscreen.

I removed the original with the becker keys.

I then removed the amp from the hood (4x40 Haes)

Using the crutchfield wire harness I wired the new head unit. (crutchfield said to be sure and switch the yellow and red wires so i did)

I then ran speaker wire from the new head unit to the old speaker wire harness in the hood and connected the wires correspondingly.

When I turn the key one turn to the right (so the engine does not start but the electrical comes on) the stereo plays.

If I turn it once more the stereo turns off?

If I turn the key all the way (as if I was going to start the car) the stereo works as long as I hold the key in this position. As soon I release the key the stereo turns off.

I tried switching the wires back (going against what crutchfield suggested) but it didnt fix the problem, in fact it didnt seem to change anything.

Has anyone had this problem or know of a solution??

Thanks

-Ben

I added the Pioneer AVIC D-3 Double Din unit and kept the 4x40 AMP. I would check back with Crutchfields and recheck wiring schematic. Have you had any issues with your ignition switch prior to your HU upgrade?

[0Bosxter0]

Ok, so not my issue is with the stereo.

I just bought a JVC KD AVX77 single din wide screen touchscreen.

I removed the original with the becker keys.

I then removed the amp from the hood (4x40 Haes)

Using the crutchfield wire harness I wired the new head unit. (crutchfield said to be sure and switch the yellow and red wires so i did)

I then ran speaker wire from the new head unit to the old speaker wire harness in the hood and connected the wires correspondingly.

When I turn the key one turn to the right (so the engine does not start but the electrical comes on) the stereo plays.

If I turn it once more the stereo turns off?

If I turn the key all the way (as if I was going to start the car) the stereo works as long as I hold the key in this position. As soon I release the key the stereo turns off.

I tried switching the wires back (going against what crutchfield suggested) but it didnt fix the problem, in fact it didnt seem to change anything.

Has anyone had this problem or know of a solution??

Thanks

-Ben

I added the Pioneer AVIC D-3 Double Din unit and kept the 4x40 AMP. I would check back with Crutchfields and recheck wiring schematic. Have you had any issues with your ignition switch prior to your HU upgrade?

No, never had any issues previously.

Im thinking that possibly the radio is struggling because the battery is starting to die. Ive had the car on jacks for over a week now and havent started it...?? Hopefully thats the issue.

[Doohan]

Maybe you have some problems on the ignition switch, I had the same issue with the AC...

[0Bosxter0]

Maybe you have some problems on the ignition switch, I had the same issue with the AC...

Hmmm, if it is the ignition switch it would be a hell'ova coincidence. Everything worked perfectly before I put the car in stands.

I think im gonna try and re-charge the battery and see what happens...

[juniinc]

by using a volt meter or tester, best to check the constant 12V hot + switched 12v while turning the ignition.

Maybe you have some problems on the ignition switch, I had the same issue with the AC...

Hmmm, if it is the ignition switch it would be a hell'ova coincidence. Everything worked perfectly before I put the car in stands.

I think im gonna try and re-charge the battery and see what happens...

[0Bosxter0]

So I charged the battery back up and now everything seems to work perfectly!! I guess the problem was that with the battery as low as it was the car was keeping power from the stereo to power other essential functions. But thats just my rookie opinion! Thanks for all the suggestions!

-ben

[0Bosxter0]

Here it is installed in case anyone was interested.

Its actually a pretty nice alternative to a double din install.

It has everything but GPS. Bluetooth, ipod, thumb drive, plays DVD's, you name it!

Ill probably reroute the USB input into one of the little storage bays.

My apologizes about the dust, she has been sitting in the garage for two weeks now waiting for wheels! And that darn camera picks up every dust particle!

-Ben

[70Sixter]

So I charged the battery back up and now everything seems to work perfectly!! I guess the problem was that with the battery as low as it was the car was keeping power from the stereo to power other essential functions. But thats just my rookie opinion! Thanks for all the suggestions! -ben

I recently had similar problem when my 6 year old battery was in its last days. New battery solved for me.

[piperye]

Very nice Ben, I've had that same unit sitting on my table for a week now waiting for the wiring harness to arrive, all this time thinking to my self, I hope it fits, now I know it will :clapping:

Thanks.

John.