my radio is really stupid, i have a kenwood and its always worked except that it goes on protect mode, i figured out that means that wires are touching, i usually can fix it by pulling it out and all that, but this time when i pulled it out, something popped, i checked the fuses on the car and on the radio they aren't blown. I connected the radio back and now it won't turn on at all. any ides would be most helpfull. Thanks

 

Sounds like your radio crapped out. You need to get into the compartment with a multimeter and start checking your voltages. You should have two wires that are 12+ with the ignition switch on. I am not sure of the colors off the top of my head. I think 1 is yellow and the other is orange. I would check a wiring schematic 1st and 2 grounds. If you have voltages there, Next move the stereo next to the battery and put the 2 positive wires directly on the + side of the batter and - for the ground wire. If your radio still doesn't come alive. Get the shovel and bury it or send in for repair.

 

What year car is it and and what kind of thirdgen is it(firebird, camaro). I might be able to help.