Why is my stereo not producing any music but when the fuse is in, it runs down my battery?

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CARCLUELESS27
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The fuse for my stereo is running my battery down. I've replaced it, but it is still doing the same thing. Stereo doesn't produce any music, just has a slight rumbling and high pitched noise. I'm wondering if it's a short in the wires or something. Don't know what the problem is.
Sep 7, 2011 at 11:43 PM
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PCDJ64
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it sounds like the stereo is defective and should be replaced.
there is a memory wire that gets constant 12 volts and it may be shorting out inside the unit causing the battery to drain.
Sep 8, 2011 at 12:10 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like the amp in the stereo has shorted.
Sep 8, 2011 at 2:30 PM
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