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Old Aug 8, 2022 | 09:46 AM
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Electrical Issue

So I have a 1989 Camaro RS. I am having some electrical issues. When I bought the car the radio did not work, so I put a new one in and it powers on but no sound, all the fuses are good except the power door lock fuse which keeps blowing. But today I turned my wipers on and the radio started playing music but then stopped until I put my wipers back on, any ideas?
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Old Aug 8, 2022 | 09:56 AM
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Re: Electrical Issue

Where was accessory power robbed from ?
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Old Aug 8, 2022 | 09:59 AM
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Re: Electrical Issue

I'm not sure, how do I figure that out?
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Old Aug 8, 2022 | 10:16 AM
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Re: Electrical Issue

What schematic did you use or wire color for it ?

http://www.austinthirdgen.org/mkport...1992_radio.jpg
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Old Aug 8, 2022 | 11:27 AM
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Re: Electrical Issue

I used this from Crutchfield
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Old Aug 8, 2022 | 01:58 PM
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Re: Electrical Issue

It sounds like you have your device powered from the circuit that runs the wipers rather than---as the Crutchfield instructions specify---one constant 12-volt source and also one 'switched' (by the ignition switch) power source.

You'll need to search either this site or The Google for a copy of the factory wiring diagram for your vehicle, determine which fuse block position(s) will be appropriate, and then rewire the radio accordingly.



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Old Aug 8, 2022 | 02:18 PM
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Ok I will do some more digging, I appreciate the help, stupid electrical gremlins 😐😐
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Old Aug 8, 2022 | 02:57 PM
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Re: Electrical Issue

Ok, so after digging around under the dash I found that someone has jumped a wire to the starter. The guy I bought the car from said he had to get a new key made. So maybe someone bypassed the VATS system which is messing everything up due to the ignition controlling power to different circuits.
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