Aftermarket radio and amp will not turn on

2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM
174,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DXMN
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had the whole system running fine for about a year. battery dies charge it reconnect battery car starts.. no radio power or amp power.
Jan 14, 2020 at 12:01 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Check the fuse that's in the back of the stereo. It's possible that the fuse has come loose. If it is blown then that is a separate problem that can be dealt with then. Please check the fuse and get back to. We can go from there if needed.

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Alex
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Jan 14, 2020 at 8:58 PM
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DXMN
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All fuses looked good. To be honest I do not know how the battery died in the first place my lights are auto. Thanks for the help.
Jan 15, 2020 at 10:01 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello again,

Okay, you might want to check the antennae wire. A lot of aftermarket stereos use the antennae wire as a ground for the stereo. Also check the power and ground wires to the stereo and report back with what you find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Jan 15, 2020 at 5:13 PM
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