Head Unit Died - need help

[j421Lo]

Move this if required.

The other day my head unit just shutdown when i inserted the ciggie lighter.... also the lighter dont work either... although everything ele in the centre console is still working

this area isnt my specialty so need some help. What could it be? how can i fix this?

Tnx

[destrukshn]

Fuse.
check the fuse.
it's most probably dead.

[j421Lo]

Fuse.
check the fuse.
it's most probably dead.

tnx... ive never had to do this b4 so where would you find it in a dc2

[destrukshn]

underneath your dash, on the right of your steering wheel.

[j421Lo]

sweet.... tnx for that... if it still don't work then you'll here from me again

[Riviera]

you gunna go do it now or got no light???

[j421Lo]

you gunna go do it now or got no light???

gotta go get me some fuses first..

[lenz]

backup fuse in your engine bay

[rice_civic]

might even be some back up fuses in the box under the steering wheel
there was in my old civic. just check the diagram

[g_kn]

check for loose or D/C wirings if not most likely a blown Fuse somewhere..
if it still doesnt work, rewire and connect everything step by step again to make sure.

[j421Lo]

thanks for the advice.....

finally replaced the fuse w/ a backup fuse and everything started to work fine... although 10 mins later after having the stereo on.. the thing died again....

was it just because of a bad fuse or could it be something else that lead to blow the fuse?

also could i use a slighty stronger fuse so it wont happen again?

[lenz]

what the last electrical have you installed? you might have to run thru all your power line again like the acc and power on the head unit etc its shorting out that why you keep blowing fuses

[j421Lo]

what the last electrical have you installed? you might have to run thru all your power line again like the acc and power on the head unit etc its shorting out that why you keep blowing fuses

The last thing i installed would have been the head unit and that was over a year ago... i have no clue with electrical stuff so and advice to help me get started would be appreciated.

[MDL30N]

check for any open wires at the back of the unit..might need to re-tape the wires?

[Crapdaz]

sounds like loose wires.

did you solder your wires or use secure method of tapping into harness? as that could be the reason of why it keeps shorting.

[j421Lo]

sounds like loose wires.

did you solder your wires or use secure method of tapping into harness? as that could be the reason of why it keeps shorting.

I did'nt diy. i got it installed at strathfield.

[thescotty]

my advice, never get things installed by strathfield etc. most of them over charge..unless you no the guy or 'no of' the guy fack it and get ur friend to do it. but yeh check lose wiring, this happened to me except instead of headunit not working it screwed up my rear lights (non of them worked).

[j421Lo]

my advice, never get things installed by strathfield etc. most of them over charge..unless you no the guy or 'no of' the guy fack it and get ur friend to do it. but yeh check lose wiring, this happened to me except instead of headunit not working it screwed up my rear lights (non of them worked).

Got it done over a year ago and didnt know much about wiring/electrical stuff, even till now.... i've been living without music and its all good, was thinking to get rid of all the ice for weight reduction=performance.

[kairi_k]

hey buddy im having the same problem, i cant believe how accurate your story is to mine. please keep me posted if u get it sorted out.