1999 Chevrolet Silverado Radio wiring

1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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DWHITACRE
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I am replacing my radio because the factory unit had a short. The problem I've run into is that there is power only to the constant hot. No power to the "Key Hot" wire. Is there a fuse somewhere other than the 15 amp under the hood? Also the illumination wire is hot with the key and headlights on.
Dec 26, 2014 at 3:20 PM
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see pic this is for base radio
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Dec 26, 2014 at 3:27 PM
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