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Van2vermont · 06-23-2011, 02:39 PM

Howdy everyone,

The stereo system in my '95 Isuzu Trooper has been cutting in and out over the past little while (it will stop playing, and then start again when the dashboard is given a little 'love tap').

When I remove the head unit, fiddling with the wiring harness makes the music cut in and out, much like when I hit the dashboard. I'm just wondering if this is likely an issue with the the harness or internal wiring in the head unit itself (ie which of the two I need to replace).

Thanks a ton!

sP00N · 06-23-2011, 05:08 PM

Unlpug the wiring harness and inspect the connections. If the wiring harness looks alright (No loose metal connectors, etc.) then it is probably your head unit.

Van2vermont · 06-23-2011, 07:02 PM

thanks for the advice!

Van2vermont · 06-25-2011, 04:21 AM

I ended up getting a new head unit, but in an unrelated incident, I had to jump my battery, and now I can't get either my old or newly purchased head units to turn on. I checked all fuses, and they're fine.

Any thoughts on what could be causing this problem??

Thanks!

**pbasil1** · 06-25-2011, 06:48 PM

Sounds like a major wiring issue. Who installed the first radio? Your going to have to trace all the wire connections and look for any shorts or breaks in the wire/insulation. Sometimes people run wires to the wrong connections and it just causes problems down the road.

Also get a volt meter and test that the radio is getting all necessary power.
Yellow - Constant 12v
Red - Acc 12v (ignition on only)
Black - Ground

06-23-2011, 02:39 PM	#1
Van2vermont New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3 Rep: 10	95 Isuzu stereo issues Howdy everyone, The stereo system in my '95 Isuzu Trooper has been cutting in and out over the past little while (it will stop playing, and then start again when the dashboard is given a little 'love tap'). When I remove the head unit, fiddling with the wiring harness makes the music cut in and out, much like when I hit the dashboard. I'm just wondering if this is likely an issue with the the harness or internal wiring in the head unit itself (ie which of the two I need to replace). Thanks a ton!

06-23-2011, 05:08 PM	#2
sP00N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 220 Rep: 12	Unlpug the wiring harness and inspect the connections. If the wiring harness looks alright (No loose metal connectors, etc.) then it is probably your head unit. __________________ Silver '04 Nissan Altima 3.5SE Auto \| 160k miles \| Daily Driver My $350 Sound system: Pioneer DEH-6500BT Headunit \| Rockford Fosgate R1L1X12 12-in 300Watt Sub, Alpine SPS-610C 6-1/2" Component front speakers, Jensen 760.4

06-25-2011, 06:48 PM	#5
pbasil1 Boosted Audiophile Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: N. AL Posts: 2,627 Rep: 202	Sounds like a major wiring issue. Who installed the first radio? Your going to have to trace all the wire connections and look for any shorts or breaks in the wire/insulation. Sometimes people run wires to the wrong connections and it just causes problems down the road. Also get a volt meter and test that the radio is getting all necessary power. Yellow - Constant 12v Red - Acc 12v (ignition on only) Black - Ground __________________ 2012 Lancer Evolution GSR 2010 Mazda CX-7 - The wife's car 1995 Taurus GL - Daily Diver 1991 Supra 1JZ - Sold (regretfully) "Its worse than porn...at least I can get a girl...no way I can get that car. lol" -Gandalf ONEPerformance

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06-23-2011, 07:02 PM	#3
Van2vermont New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3 Rep: 10	thanks for the advice!

06-25-2011, 04:21 AM	#4
Van2vermont New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3 Rep: 10	I ended up getting a new head unit, but in an unrelated incident, I had to jump my battery, and now I can't get either my old or newly purchased head units to turn on. I checked all fuses, and they're fine. Any thoughts on what could be causing this problem?? Thanks!