Stereo won't turn on in 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix

Asked by stealthmaestro Mar 07, 2018 at 03:21 AM about the 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 Dr GT Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I recently tried to install an aftermarket stereo into my 1996 grand prix. Everything was working fine until I fit it into the housing, saw a spark from behind, and the entire stereo system turned off. I checked the fuse of the stero and double checked my wiring and everything seemed fine and secure, though I rewired everything to be safe. I tried hitting the reset button like the manual said but nothing happened. I decided to reconnect the previous stereo system and while everything lights up the clock nor the stereo work at all. No sounds even come from the speakers (eg: binging when keys are in the ignition and doors are open) unless I press the power lock on the door. Did I disconnect something internally, or is there something else I may have blown?

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You mention checking the fuse, but is that a fuse in the fuse box? There is likely an inline fuse at the stereo location in the dash, or within the component. Check a wiring diagram for such fuse locations. You may also need to check continuity in the wire harness, find which pin is power, ground, etc., and check them with a meter.

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