Radio powers off when you turn the ignition on

1. LivinProof Newbie Joined: Nov 2015 Bristol Posts: 12 5D 1.1 Desire

   #1 14th December 2015, 14:20

   Hi everyone. My first post here, although I've been reading the forum for a while I have a problem with my 1.1 desire. I bought the car without radio and the central locking wasn't working. I've noticed that the fuse responsible for those was 30 instead of 20. I bought a radio now and it powers on when the engine is off but there is no sound. Also when you turn the ignition on, the radio powers off and doesn't come back on until you switch the ignition back off.
   I'm really missing some music in this car, so would be great if anyone could help.
2. LivinProof Newbie Joined: Nov 2015 Bristol Posts: 12 5D 1.1 Desire

   #2 15th December 2015, 14:54

   I recorded a video to clearly show you what's going on. While doing that i've noticed that when you turn the radio on, the battery light on the dash lights up. I have checked the connections the ISO and they seem fine.
3. LivinProof Newbie Joined: Nov 2015 Bristol Posts: 12 5D 1.1 Desire

   #3 15th December 2015, 14:55

   Sorry for triple posting, forgot the link :/
   
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drNV-hIVHwU
4. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #4 16th December 2015, 18:31

   Check the connector on the alternator for signs of corrosion,if that's ok then pull the stereo out & double check you've connected it up correctly.
5. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #5 17th December 2015, 09:36

   wired completely wrong, could end up as a fire hazard. take all off and wire up properly
6. LivinProof Newbie Joined: Nov 2015 Bristol Posts: 12 5D 1.1 Desire

   #6 17th December 2015, 11:31

   Alternator connector seems find and i think It's connected as it should be as well.
   
   That's how It's connected:
   
   https://www.dropbox.com/s/fayzqwkh3n...20539.jpg?dl=0
   
   Yellow/Green - ground
   Blue - nothing
   Thick grey - battery
   Thin grey - ignition
   
   Am i right?
7. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #7 17th December 2015, 12:20

   Read this.http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81707
8. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #8 17th December 2015, 13:52

   fuck me, take it all off before it goes up in flames.
9. LivinProof Newbie Joined: Nov 2015 Bristol Posts: 12 5D 1.1 Desire

   #9 17th December 2015, 22:01

   So I assume it's short. But where? Does anyone have any schematics where the cables go? Or any advice on where to start checking?
10. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

    #10 17th December 2015, 22:12

    Grey Wires = Lives (one is permanent and one is switched)
    Blue = Illumination
    Black or Green/Yellow = Earth
    
    My guess is you got the lives mixed up. You shouldn't mess with car electrics unless you know wha you're doing also buy yourself a decent multi meter and learn to use it
11. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #11 19th December 2015, 19:39

    Even a screwdriver with a test probe light is handy,that's what's at the top of my toolbox.
12. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #12 19th December 2015, 19:41

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LivinProof So I assume it's short. But where? Does anyone have any schematics where the cables go? Or any advice on where to start checking?

    Unplug the stereo,at least you've then cut down the risk of a fire.
13. LivinProof Newbie Joined: Nov 2015 Bristol Posts: 12 5D 1.1 Desire

    #13 20th December 2015, 21:27

    I was aware that it may cause fire, it's been unplugged ever since I tested it.