Stereo installed now the car will not start?

Tiny
ELIJAHG
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  • 2002 LINCOLN LS
Whe got got a stereo installed in our car and now the car will not start, the light from the alarm just blinks and it will not alarm the car what can this be? Or how can I fix it?
Thursday, June 4th, 2009 AT 8:54 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Because of location, I suspect the anti-theft transceiver module is disconnected or a wire was damaged.

The transceiver is located behind the center of the dash, approximately behind where the radio is mounted. The ground for the module is also in this area.

The first thing I suggest is to confirm the 5 amp fuse in the interior fuse box is good. It is fuse 24. See pic 3 below. In addition to checking the fuse, check to make sure there is power to and from it.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

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

If that is good, remove the radio again and inspect the module wiring and connection. Also, confirm the black wire with an orange tracer is not damaged.

I hope this helps. Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
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Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 AT 6:32 PM

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