SOLUTION: My car radio won't turn on!

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

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[@timlazzaro4396]

F*** y**

[@sostreettv7139]

My avalanche radio won’t turn on unless I crack the drivers door open and start truck. Any ideas

[@lancemoore4460]

Holding the meter from the back so newer users are able to see what you have your meter set to would make this video PERFECT. Other than that great video.

[@tacoman8814]

Bro your a beast!! It was the fuse under the hood. Lil 15 volt fuse. Thanks brother. The fuse box in the car had a spare 15 volt fuse so I didn't have to buy one.

[@brianboydii4658]

Hey guys! Before you do all of this, there is a very tiny reset button to the upper left of the USB port. I decided to press the button with my car running before taking it all apart and it completely fixed the issue!

[@andreavargas7149]

OMFGGG I LOVE YOUU, i was about to give up i’ve been driving with no music for like 2 weeks 😭😭

[@meangirljay9799]

you just saved me omfg THANK YOU

[@Slim1423]

Hi. Thank you for your radio fix advice. Had a recent issue with my truck where my pioneer radio stopped working, no power, no nothing. First, checked fusebox near engine, and even tried changing out a fuse, but no change, radio still dead. So, i pulled the dash cover and removed the radio, but didn't see a fuse for radio. After watching your vid, i found a very small fuse near the power cord going into the back of the radio, but the fuse was hidden by the plastic cover on the power cord that plugs into the radio. When i disconnected the power cord and removed the fuse, the metal filament was not burned out. I didn't have a multimeter around, so i just swapped that radio fuse out with another fuse of the same amp rating, reconnected power cord, and BAM, the radio came back on! Thank you so much for your advice! I first thought my radio was gone. Your advice saved me a lot of time and trouble! My vehicle is so boring ,when my radio isn't working.....

[@r.c.8987]

This really helped me!! Thank God, I only had to press the reset button and the radio started working!! Yay!! I could not have done that other stuff.

[@JustinMacMMA]

Where is the reset button

[@piranhafishing]

Great video! Super easy to follow and understand because of how you break each step down.

[@tomstrum6259]

I started Upgrading Car (Truck) Audio in the '60's & Radio/speaker Upgrade life was Logical, straightforward, Easy to get Under the Dash relatively Simple !!.....Never thought they (Car Manufacturers) would hire Ex-Nasa Rocket engineers to Screw-Up Car audio Electrical wiring so Bad !! .....Was a Lot better for Diy's back Then....

[@cdubya586]

Great Video! Straight, to the point, well laid out, very informative. Well done! Thank you!

[@afeesoladosu2855]

Thank you. I pull the fuss in and out and boom my radio came back to life. I guess it did the power cycle thing u mentioned. Thank you this was really helpful.

[@elsierodgers4874]

I plugged in an auxiliary cord to see if it would work to listen to your video. Yes, it worked. I decided to see if the radio would stay on if switch to XM and it worked. I turned it off and it came back on. I'll see if it keeps working.

[@robbunch2225]

I’m in the same situation; tested fuses and now will check harness and radio. Would have been helpful to see temporary hook up for powering radio on test bench. Battery and what wiring from it to radio using electric clips or what probes?

[@KevinSanchez-ts4pr]

My thoughts exactly

[@GrowhouseMN]

Did you use a wiring harness or did you just use an interface adapter

[@robbunch2225]

@@GrowhouseMN when adding a power outlet; disconnected the battery and amazing it started working on it’s only again. Rebooted I guess.

[@cloudz3748]

@@robbunch2225 I can’t thank you enough! Just did this and got my system working again! Thank you so much!

[@x-i-clap-ttvs7876]

Use ur red and yellow on positive and black on ground

[@shawnmove3481]

Your video helped me 100% praise Jesus

[@C.3hase]

What if it temporarily stays off and then randomly turns on as it chooses? I don’t think any of my fuzes or bad.

[@VQHaze]

That’s possibly a insecure connection, how did you connect your wires?

[@vishantvr]

I'm facing the same issue but I'm getting power from the wires but it work as it wishes

[@tristanolson5246]

It could be your ground

[@jondoe2099]

​@@tristanolson5246to the unit or in eng bay? Mine would restart every now n then . Then yesyerday it just shut off n never came back fml

[@retrooner5601]

@@jondoe2099just spent 9 hours setting up a amp and sub and my shit decided to just die on me

[@charlieguthrie7487]

Installed an aftermarket radio that would not turn on. The OEM radio only used the amplifier fuse so Toyota did not install a "radio" fuse. After hours of chasing wiring i watched this video up to the "check both fuses" part then checked and found the empty fuse slot. Thanks!!

[@ThatMechanicChick]

I rarely comment but this is a wonder....ear concise step by step instructions

[@jerrynelson2216]

What if it’s problem 2 with the accessory wire not getting power when you turn the key? I am installing a new radio and my old one will turn on fine with the one harness but the new one won’t with the aftermarket harness

[@leroysmith844]

Should I keep the JVC and see if someone can fix it or is it not worth fixing and just buy another when i can afford it

[@stakin_racks]

🎉🎉🎉 thanks man checked my fuses it did have 2 difrent ones my "rdo ign" was the one that was bad my radio is now on. 🔥🔥💯

[@xtsukuyomixx8195]

Can I use a aux transmitter for the mean time if radio doesn't work, until I replace it?

[@jblobs6278]

zz zz

[@incridible3113]

My car looks like didnt send constant 12v (yellow wire). What possibilities can be done to make it working again. ACC and ground have no problem at all. Even the fuses are working just great. Help me up!

[@OrgyDerby]

Similar issues kinda, my radio will work for a couple days then go off for a couple days. There will be some weeks when it works during a car ride then cut out randomly and back on a hour later

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like a wiring issue, or radio is going bad.

[@vincezilla4102]

how did you fix this?

[@emmavaughn9829]

Mine is just like this. It works when it wants to

[@saf1n47k]

We are facing the same issue..Did you find a way to fix it?

[@OrgyDerby]

@@saf1n47k it was indeed a wiring issue which was causing my radio unit to short out and back on here and there had to have someone rewire it correctly

[@naptown4200]

Hey bub what did you hook the yellow and black wire to in back of the radio

[@Abcd124-g2v]

What brand do you recommend?

[@nicoonicolee3188]

Ok so question I have a volts wagon Jetta GTI 2007 and it has apple car play so if I connect my phone to charge it in one hour f the cigarette outlets it turns off the apple car play completely I have changed the fuses on the inside the car fuse box and it won’t turn on would I have to change the outside ones too? It also takes months to turn back on

[@repairvehicle]

Do you have kits to upgrade ram truck stereo to 8.4 uconnect?

[@Luv-y0]

What if my radio turns on for a second when the car starts but not again what then if we checked all fuses and there are doing okay I have a feeling it might be the accessory wire because when I use a light up screwdriver the light flashes it’s not conastqn but I’m not sure please let me know your thoughts

[@ranjithreddy1028]

I am trying to install after market audio system in my Renault fluence, but firstly there is no power in my existing radio , so I tried checking voltage and found that there is no accessories voltage, but constant voltage and ground is good. And also found that accessories voltage in AC, mobile Charger are good ,I'm just wondering if I can join a wire from mobile Charger accessories voltage wire to my new audio system.(I tried and it works,but not really sure....)?

[@jacobfreeston8106]

Late to the party but whats the black wire in the top right corner of the back of the unit, I cant seem to disconnect money from the vehicle???

[@flavianofrancislouie8664]

hello can i ask if i can check the ground using test light?

[@David-bg7qy]

My radio and display is flashing on and off on my 2015 camaro. Can you tell me what may be the problem please?

[@leroysmith844]

I got another radio and it works but this Power Acoustik PL-52B doesn't sound like the JVC...it sounds muffled

[@Dumbbellsandadad]

Please help, I’ve got power and screen function while he is turned backwards but when I turn let to start car the screen goes black but I can still hear radio and unit has power just a black screen when key is on forward position

[@_derpderp]

My fuse is good. When the radio won’t turn on- I pull the fuse and the put it back in and the radio works for a while. Then stops on a later random day. Rinse, repeat. Boss bv9364b. Any ideas?

[@yooo711]

I have no constant 12v. What do i do next?

[@xrik7865]

I’ve found that by switching the 20A fuse every couple days, the radio and backup camera keeps working; however, I lose my preset radio stations

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like a short or bad radio. Recommend a replacement.

[@EBTboomer]

I’m getting noise through speakers but can’t tune in previous owner said it needs linked up to Ariel..help mate

[@texasscratchking4568]

I subscribed great break down on trouble shooting..I forgot all about the radio reset hopefully that's my issue

[@BryanG830]

I have a Kenwood. It dims by itself when I pushed the radio presets and radio flips out. Never did that til just now. And sometimes the radio has no power. I take the facelift off and put it back on and it works fine. But then after while, it'll do it again. Want to hit the fast forward button or rewind button to scan through the stations it automatically programs the stations preset instead of actual fast forwarding. It's not a wiring or a fuse I just think it's bad equipment. Kenwood stereo are trash.

[@XellosMetallium]

My car radio and power outlet not working. Under the dashboard there is a fuse box. I check every fuse with a test pen. Found one fuse not lit up, that is the Power Outlet. I check the fuse, look good (not blown). Went and replace the fuse anyway but still nothing.

[@iluhleeke]

the time works on my radio but the radio wont turn on its stopped working randomly do you know what it would be? its a cadillac deville 2005 default radio

[@GroovyyAlexx]

does anyone know what type of screen the broken one is ? i wanna get a replacement for that same screen/dvd player

[@IsthatsbeTTV]

I tried putting a cheap radio in my car just to have one since the original was broken I pulled all my fuses even changed the radio fuse and yet it still doesn’t work they say I blew a fuse but I don’t see anything wrong with any fuses

[@r3bornnation198]

If I'm getting no power for the red wire harness should I change the car radio harness I get a new one

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

You either have the wrong harness adapter, or blown fuse. Depends on the vehicle. Send us a message on facebook and we can help you out.

[@Richie_M]

i have checked the fuse and even put a new radio in and it still doesnt work, it flashes like its getting power when i try to push volume and tune

[@dr.zippymcscoots8725]

I have a 2010 ford focus and a 2014 mustang. On both cars when I installed aftermarket radios I wouldn't get power to them through the harness. After checking all fuses and all these things i had to splice wires and run straight from the fuse box. Defeats the purpose of "plug and play" type harness if they never work.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like you have the wrong data harnesses.

[@trentonthompson5089]

In my 08 enclave CXL my radio works but you can't turn it off with the power button and all the pre set buttons on passenger side of power button do not work and none of the lights light up on the radio pre sets anymore hope that explains it well and thank you.

[@TravisTetrault]

I am installing a planet audio radio. I have all the harnesses plugged in and the unit is unresponsive when I have the car electronics on. I checked and the ground and constant have power, however, the accessory doesn’t. I wired the accessory line and still no power. Does anyone know what else I could do?

[@lancefelix5]

I'm having the same problem

[@realjonathan_18]

I connected a speaker wire to my voice amp and it sparked and the radio turned off and so did my truck alarm system when I disconnect the battery and connect it back I can see the alarm turn on but the. It goes off again , and radio won’t turn on at all

[@chinogomez9964]

So I have a 89 Chevy and the truck all ready has a after market radio single din works fine but when I try to install my doble din KENWOOD radios I didn’t turn on ? What Can it be the issue? I just don’t get it does it have to do because the other one is single din and the new one is doble?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Bad radio, bad wiring, bad connections; could be a combination of those.

[@chinogomez9964]

@@ProvoBeastAudio the single din radio works and the doble din is brand new I had it in my 2001 Chevy and it work before I took it out so now I really don’t know what is it might have to take it to a shop and I’m hoping I don’t get rip off

[@ejaytattoo]

My 05 matrix has good fuse cig lighter work but no power at radio. Help

[@robertrodriguez3296]

My stereo system (stock in my 2012 Tacoma) only works in the morning when it’s cool out. Later in the day if the car has sat in the heat for a while once the car is turned on the stereo won’t work. However, even when it isn’t working my phone Bluetooth is still connected to it saying that there is music playing, but nothing comes out of the speakers and the stereo display is blank like it is turned off. I assume this isn’t a fuse because it works fine in the mornings. Could this be a wiring issue or is my stereo receiver simply going bad and needs to be replaced? Any help is greatly appreciated!

[@TheFreeman1979]

My won't work also, but if disconnect and reconnect my battery it comes up.

[@clerissonmesquita]

Thank you so much for your invaluable information, highly appreciate it, keep it up the outstanding job, have a great day.

[@angelglez5372]

In my situation. My radio have power but i have to turn on Manually and dont save the redio station. Wire is yellow n yellow n red n red. I do do othe othere way yellow n red red n yellow. And the problem continue. Have any idea what is the problem? Thanks

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Using a multi meter will tell you exactly how to wire it. You can pick one up for a few bucks at your local hardware store.

[@TerrySmith-ss6wf]

You don't unsatnding me my home stroer seyme. It's working. Help.

[@drewcarr4478]

All my wires are connected all fuses are good and still not powering on, I’ve tried 4 different head units and same thing no power. I connect stock stereo and it powers on and works just fine what do I do?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

May be the wiring harness adapter / smart harness not communicating with the canbus of the vehicle. Lots of variables there, depends on the year, make, model, and trim of the vehicle.

[@Pscyotherapy]

For some reasons everything seems to be fine but I am not getting constant 12v power somehow. Radio has yet to turn on in a week atleast…I miss my system so much this is ridiculous!

[@christinamoore9618]

My battery died then I jump start the car now my damn radio won't come on I'm piased

[@youngred601]

I have problem my radio has a black screen i can hear my music but cant see the screen

[@randallspear3938]

I don’t even have to turn the switch on. I just plug the harness into the radio and the fuse in the back of the radio blows. What’s going on?

[@joshmax4134]

Hi, Provo Beast Audio Installation I have Nissan Juke 2016 my radio is off and on itself every 5 to 10 minutes any idea?

[@danielreyes-fj4ji]

its junk buy a new one

[@jihadijoe4419]

My friend helped me connect my dual tech apple play radio in my 1999 Honda CRV and put them to the correct wires. He didn’t go through the dashboard or anything, as my radio/AC trim is loose and falls off. My old radio worked just fine! I don’t really understand. Help?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

It would be a wiring issue. Hard to help through a youtube comment, i'd take it to your local audio shop.

[@BryanG830]

CD I had in there got stuck in there because it had no power but once I took the facelift off and put it back on it doesn't even have CD mode anymore but it has a CD player. And CD player is one of the modes but now it doesn't even have that mode on there anymore. I'm telling you it's an equipment issue. Because if the stereo has a CD player but doesn't have CD as one of its modes when it did before and all the buttons flip out and the lights flip out every time I push a button and sometimes even has no power it sounds to me like it's just bad equipment. If it was a bad fuse then it wouldn't have power it has power. But it flips out. It looks fine with the remote. Real fine what the remote. Issues with the car stereo at all while using the remote. When I push the buttons on the facelift, the screen dims and the buttons automatically start doing random things it doesn't actually supposed to do. And sometimes it even has no power could be a bad fuse or bad wiring but it works fine with the remote so therefore it's not either it's just bad equipment.

[@unlockedplayer4293]

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis stereo won’t turn on anymore fuses good need help

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

If fuses good, bad radio.

[@rafaeyeglasses]

Thanks for a great video!!!

[@FriscoMelt8o]

Great video! Really helpful and well laid out. Probably should have started with the reset as that was the fix for me.

[@tropicalvibez1337]

my issue is that it wont work at all unless i pull the fuse from under the hood and then put it back. i have been lost for months on this. fuse never blows or anything and radio works perfect

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like a failure within the radio itself if it requires you to do a power cycle to turn it back on.

[@tropicalvibez1337]

@@ProvoBeastAudio I actually have changed radios, wires and everything. Had someone else do it and I just gave up. It works when I pull the fuse and put it back but after I shut my truck off it won’t work lol.

[@justj8934]

Having this same issue with 2 brand new radios in 2 different cars. Pull the fuse and the radio works fine for about a week or so, then no power until I pull the fuse again. What is going on??

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

@@justj8934 When you pull the fuse, generally you are power cycling the radio. Sounds like a radio malfunction to me.

[@evoxjordan6330]

Pretty sure my issue is the harness from the company that I bought mine from, already got a replacement from them but still not working lol time to send my car to my builder so he can hopefully figure it oit

[@jmeller19]

Do you have a video explaining how you hook up the radio to a battery pack outside the car?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

connect the radio's yellow and red wire to the positive post of a battery, and black to ground. No video needed.

[@AnnetteShadowen]

Okay so maybe y'all can help me on this, but ....here's the situation. 2012 Toyota Corolla S Originally equipped with factory pioneer head unit. Head unit has a lot of various inputs on the back. My factory unit failed. I want to replace with aftermarket unit. I went to do that and nothing would work or turn on. Car toys 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢 they told me that I specifically need a Maestro iDatalink harness for any stereo to work in my car. Do keep in mind that I just called and was not there in person for them to see my car. Now asides from trouble shooting with a meter or running ACC with a fuse tap... What am I supposed to do? So I called crutchfield. The nice cool lady at crutchfield helped me realize that the wiring harness I had bought from Walmart and O'Reilly's does not match the product number for the wiring harness that crutchfield provides me. I have now ordered a new head unit from crutchfield along with the dash kit harnesses and my car data sheet I'm so worried man. Please if someone could just tell me if I need the iDatalink harness if I am not trying to retauin any factory feautures???

[@stephenyuriy3979]

When I start my car first thing in the morning my radio will be off. I have to wait for like 20 minutes till it turns on. Not sure what's the problem is?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like a radio going bad as long as your wiring is good. A short in your wiring could also cause power cycling.

[@henrydando]

anyone else heard the "Hey guy Chris" and expecting "Hey guys Chris fix here"

[@steveflounder3842]

Take the daughter board out and do a reflow on it just like the old xbox 360 fix.

[@Yodatodaso]

My head unit shuts off when I turn on my headlights and sometimes it won't turn back on, it is a plug and play setup.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Wiring issue, the plug and play kits can be problematic, especially the no-name brands

[@janetteayala8005]

My radio works...but when you try to change stations it goes crazy and can't put back the station you want...what can that be

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like the fm tuner is going out. May be time to replace the radio!

[@dominicfrost8627]

What about why the radio doesn't produce sound during and only during cold weather?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like failing audio equipment if it is only producing audio at certain temperatures.

[@247tx3]

Changed my batteries now it won't work checked my battery connection fuse reset nothing

[@BryanG830]

The reset button for Kenwood you need a pin.

[@theroc3328]

The reason why his radio was not coming or he have to change the fuse in back of the radio

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Circuit board malfunction on the kenwood. Cheaper to replace than to repair.

[@rrredrum187]

Why dose my pioneer radio show a loading screen then turns off

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like a bad radio.

[@gator6997]

why does mine turn on when i turn the key but when i fire the vehicle up it turns off

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Many variables there, and sounds like it could be the wiring harness adapter.

[@nulla9601]

I have a new radio and my old one works but my new one doesn't

[@liamoleary1699]

My radio is getting no power and all fuses are intact. What do I do?

[@targipgadponson5674]

If you used a multimeter as shown and didn't get 12v at the wiring harness on the proper power wire(s) and you're sure the fuses are testing good, then it's likely a wiring problem somewhere between the wiring harness, potentially all the way back to the battery. There are most likely several connection points along the way that could be lose or there could be a short somewhere in that circuit. If there has been recent work done to the car, that'd be a good place to start. Also, assuming you were testing for 12v at the wiring harness that feeds in the back (or side) of the radio, did you have a good ground point for the black probe on your multimeter and was the key turned to Accessory or Run? Hope the questions aren't too condescending, it's just hard to know what someone's already tried specifically over KZbin comments.

[@tvcenerherm]

If I use mine for a long day, it will quit. When I park iin the garage overnight, it resets itself

[@youngastro1919]

You should that with 2010 maxima

[@nicoygraham2736]

I hope someone see this.... So the only way i get my 7din radio to work, is i have to connect the ignition wire to the 12v but when its done like that even when the vehicle is off there is power in the radio. When its connect correctly the radio wont come on at all.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like you have the wrong parts for your specific vehicle. We can help, if you send us a message on facebook or instagram.

[@TerrySmith-ss6wf]

I am blind in my life eye. Excited VA. My pass. My Rio not working. Help me.

[@levihogston5665]

How about the radio just coming on at various times without me? I’ll just be doing and it will turn on out of nowhere. Scares the crap out of me.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like a short somewhere in the wiring, or the radio is going bad.

[@eichi24]

Thanks!!

[@ziviaantjeverharius6165]

Funny I have just About This Kenwood and my Red is not working. To bad I'm not Learning Why Not Power on Yellow no power on Red

[@stabski33]

How would you resolve no voltage on red when you turn the key?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Bad aftermarket harness adapter or blown fuse. Depends on the vehicle

[@stabski33]

@@ProvoBeastAudio 👌 OK, I re wired and fuses are good. Can you connect red to yellow and shut off the radio manually?? I do get 12V on Yellow. I’m stumped🤷🏻‍♂️

[@demon__adrian393]

i bet it a 10 cent capacitor.

[@chadakita5468]

thanks

[@r3bornnation198]

My radio only work on constant power by hooking the red and yellow together

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

You either have the wrong harness adapter, or blown fuse. Depends on the vehicle. Send us a message on facebook and we can help you out.

[@psychotech8775]

Do you have job vacancy

[@justinmuscle]

The one he replaced it with is the one that I am using and trying to figure out why it won’t turn on 😂

[@leroysmith844]

It was going on and off when it wanted but when i took it to a place where they sell audio systems tested it and it has no power...fuse was good

[@Rocky_zo6]

I thot he said hey guys Chrisfix here

[@arthurratinggaming_53xz]

If you know how to beatbox, then you don’t need a radio anyway.

[@يوسفزيغمي]

شكرااا🌹