Why is my stereo and wiring harness not getting any power from the car?

1986 BUICK LESABRE
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KRISTINANUGENT
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The fuses are fine bu the wiring harness shows it is getting no power. Can I ground black wires instead of connecting them together as that is not working?
Aug 8, 2012 at 2:32 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Changing the earth will not induce power, you will have to back track with a test light to find where power is interrupted.
Aug 8, 2012 at 3:17 AM
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