How do I get my radio to work

Tiny
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Have bought a second hand car toady only to find radio doesnt work, presumed we neeeded a radio code which we dont have but we dont even appear to have power as the radio is not showing any light up or message prompting code or saying error etc, on the lcd screen. Have checked fuser and all seems ok please help I am at my wits end many thanks
Saturday, August 27th, 2011 AT 7:20 PM

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Tiny
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A lot of import radios have a fuse in the back of the radio. It's fairly common for them to blow just from the surge when replacing the battery or jump-starting the engine. Also be sure you checked all the fuses. Two are used for the radio for the 12 volt switched circuit to turn it on and for the station presets and clock memory circuit. That memory fuse is tied in with something else that is always live such as interior lights or the horn circuit.
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Saturday, August 27th, 2011 AT 7:36 PM
Tiny
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Have chechked board containing fuses for the car and that seems fine
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Saturday, August 27th, 2011 AT 8:05 PM
Tiny
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A lot of import radios have a fuse in the back of the radio.
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Saturday, August 27th, 2011 AT 9:18 PM

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