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General => Car audio => Topic started by: sambo1670 on 11 February 2010, 14:42

Title: Wiring has stumped me
Post by: sambo1670 on 11 February 2010, 14:42
I'am still installing my sound system had to get the headunit out again.  The thing is it was working fine, then when i've put it back in its little cubby hole its desided not to work, its not the headunit because i've tried 2 others that work in the house, and they to didnt power up.  I've checked the fuse and the wiring i can see just incase i've pinched a cable.  The car in question is my mk3 golf was wondering if anyone can help or point me in right direction.

cheers
Title: Re: Wiring has stumped me
Post by: dragonfly on 11 February 2010, 14:53
Sounds like a trapped wire when installed. Re-check all the connections, try to tuck the excess wiring then slowly push the unit in.
Title: Re: Wiring has stumped me
Post by: sambo1670 on 11 February 2010, 14:57
Thats what i was thinking, i'll get the glove box out in a bit then and hopefully can get in there amongst it.  thanks for quick response
Title: Re: Wiring has stumped me
Post by: troublestarter on 11 February 2010, 15:01
on a mk3 its always easier to remove the glove box to make for an easier fitting job
Title: Re: Wiring has stumped me
Post by: sambo1670 on 11 February 2010, 15:04
cool, so at least i wont be wasting my time then
Title: Re: Wiring has stumped me
Post by: sambo1670 on 11 February 2010, 18:52
success!  Ended up tapping into the battery live, something was up with ign wire, so to save hassel just "bodged" it.  Cheers for the helpings
Title: Re: Wiring has stumped me
Post by: mark-mk3gti on 12 February 2010, 10:37
"bodged" such a nastty word, lol, as long as it works thou! :)
Title: Re: Wiring has stumped me
Post by: dragonfly on 12 February 2010, 11:58
When working on car wiring - try not to bodge stuff.  It'll only lead to further problems!
Title: Re: Wiring has stumped me
Post by: tommk3cab on 12 February 2010, 12:15
what you have done ( assuming it is done correctly) would be fine, I have my HU set up like this.