Car stereo

Tiny
JOSH GRGURICH
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  • 2006 JEEP COMMANDER
  • 3.7L
  • V6
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
I wanted to add an amp to my aftermarket stereo when I had the whole wiring harness out of the dash and everything dangling I guess two wires shorted each other out so now my radio will not turn on. The radio was still plugged in when I had two wires touched. I did not even know the battery was plugged in. I am pretty sure I was testing the amp would turn on my radio is a Kenwood it is around $129.00 it is one of the little ones with out the screen. I also plugged in the old factory stereo to the old harness and it did not work either. I checked the fuse that says it is a 30 amp pink that says something about car audio or something and it was not blown. If only it was because that would be an easy fix. I do not want to find the wire that is broken inside the dash so I went ahead and purchased some good wire and connectors and everything made a right that goes to the factory radio with a fuse to the battery grounded it with a separate wire and added the ignition wire to the cigarette lighter that turns on with the key and it still does not work. Help!
Thursday, May 4th, 2017 AT 11:50 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Yep, something happened to where it is not getting power. Here is a wiring diagram (BELOW) that will show you where the power is coming from so you can get it fixed. Here is a guide as well.

There are a couple of different systems so I got you all of wiring diagrams.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Please run some tests and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Cheers, Ken

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Monday, May 8th, 2017 AT 3:47 PM

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