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Narcisist
 Post subject: stereo install prob.
PostPosted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:49 am 
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Hey guys. Got a question. I'm installing a new deck in my wife's van and I'm running into a problem. everything works find until I plug in the antenna cord, then it blows the fuse for the dash lights. I can't figure out what's causing this. Anyone got any ideas?

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The only thing that comes to mind is that the outside jacket on the antenna cable is a ground. I would guess that's why the antenna seems to be causing the blown fuse, although the real problem is likely something else.
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Check the wire you used as a ground, make sure that that wire does not have any voltage when the dash lights are on. I have had this problem before, if it does just take that wire and cap it off that is you dimmer light and most after market decks don't support dimmer lights.

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Thanks Leroy, that was it. Took me about two minutes to fix it. Thanks a ton. :D See, that's why I keep you guys around. You're so useful. . . :wink: 8)

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glad I could help. It took me awhile to figure it out the first tim I did it.

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