85 Z28 Won’t Start After Installing Aftermarket Stereo

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01-04-2018, 11:23 PM

CKalinowski

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85 Z28 Won’t Start After Installing Aftermarket Stereo

I recently put in a new radio in my 85 Z28 and now it will not start. Prior to this it would start right up. Before installing the radio I took out the battery. I have put the battery back in the same way. It now just clicks when I turn the key. I tried jumping it but got the same result. Any idea what the problem might be???

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01-05-2018, 08:49 AM

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Re: 85 Z28 Won’t Start After Installing Aftermarket Stereo

Low voltage on the battery, or you don't have the terminals tight enough. There is no reason to remove/disconnect the battery for a radio install

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01-06-2018, 02:59 PM

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Re: 85 Z28 Won’t Start After Installing Aftermarket Stereo

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There is no reason to remove/disconnect the battery for a radio install

The Manufacturer's fear of lawsuits. Any instructions today always dictate you disconnect the battery, wear eye protection, remove the fuel pump fuse, remove the ignition coil wire, wear a respirator,