Wiring has stumped me

[sambo1670]

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

[dragonfly]

Sounds like a trapped wire when installed. Re-check all the connections, try to tuck the excess wiring then slowly push the unit in.

[sambo1670]

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

[troublestarter]

on a mk3 its always easier to remove the glove box to make for an easier fitting job

[sambo1670]

cool, so at least i wont be wasting my time then

[sambo1670]

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

[mark-mk3gti]

"bodged" such a nastty word, lol, as long as it works thou!

[dragonfly]

When working on car wiring - try not to bodge stuff.  It'll only lead to further problems!

[tommk3cab]

what you have done ( assuming it is done correctly) would be fine, I have my HU set up like this.