Changed radio / now car won't start
03-07-2009 | 11:03 PM
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Changed radio / now car won't start
I'm hoping it has something to do with a theft deterrant system 
I took out a CDR-210 and replaced with a Pioneer.
I do have the hifi system and am currently running line out from the head unit and switched power to the Nokia amplifier until I replace it. Sound works from my front two speakers as desired - but no turn over on the car.
Since the radio that I replaced had SECURITY in big red letters on it, is there something I missed so that I can actually start my car?!
I took out a CDR-210 and replaced with a Pioneer.
I do have the hifi system and am currently running line out from the head unit and switched power to the Nokia amplifier until I replace it. Sound works from my front two speakers as desired - but no turn over on the car.
Since the radio that I replaced had SECURITY in big red letters on it, is there something I missed so that I can actually start my car?!
03-07-2009 | 11:44 PM
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From: Voorhees, NJ
You probably ground the green wire at the back of the head unit. What are the door LEDs doing? Probably flashing rapidly.
The green wire is not actually a ground, but part of the immobilizer system. It should remain UNGROUNDED in normal operation. If it grounds, i.e. somebody removed the radio, the car won't start.
Crack 'er back open, tie off the green wire, and try it again.
Good luck!
- Dave
The green wire is not actually a ground, but part of the immobilizer system. It should remain UNGROUNDED in normal operation. If it grounds, i.e. somebody removed the radio, the car won't start.
Crack 'er back open, tie off the green wire, and try it again.
Good luck!
- Dave
