The radio stopped working

Tiny
AKOFI
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  • 2008 PONTIAC G6
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 250,000 MILES
I opened the doors to let in some fresh air for about 30 minutes. Wiped down the Dash and the TC control light came on and off. After that I found that the Radio is not working. The Screen is Blank.
Saturday, April 30th, 2022 AT 7:32 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Have you checked to see if the fuse has failed? Also, are there any other electrical components that are not working?

The fuse for the radio is in the vehicle's instrument panel fuse block which is located on the passenger side of the vehicle, on the lower portion of the instrument panel center console near the floor.

I need you to check the fuse first to make sure it is good. If it is, check to make sure there is power to the fuse when the key is on.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

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

I attached a pic below indicating the fuse location in the fuel box.

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.

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Saturday, April 30th, 2022 AT 9:14 PM
Tiny
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I had someone check, there is power to the fuse.
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Sunday, May 1st, 2022 AT 5:52 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

If the fuse is good and there is power to and from it, the next thing to check is for power at the radio itself.

I attached the wiring schematic below for you to review. There will be a red wire from the fuse you checked powering the radio. Disconnect the connector and check if that wire has power where it plugs into the radio.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Sunday, May 1st, 2022 AT 7:25 PM

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