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Stereo Won't Work

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Old 02-14-2004, 02:41 PM
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Unhappy Stereo Won't Work

My 94 F150 radio/cd player has the word BAD in the face plate and will not turn on or shut off. The word bad comes on once the vehicle starts up. Is there a solution or fix, or should I get a new stereo.
 
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Is it the stock headunit?
 
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Yes, it's stock. It has the ford emblem across the face plate. Will I need a new harness if I put a pioneer stereo in it.
 
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When you get a pioneer unit, get one of the wiring harness adapters (about $15.00) for you year vehicle. Solder the wires from the adapter to the matching wires on the head unit.

Match up the mounting adapter and plug it in.

Just for S&G. Disconnect the battery for about 15 minutes. Then re-connect and turn on the radio. Sometimes the CD unit will go bad and jam up the whole works. Disconnecting the radio might just let it reset.

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Originally posted by larry derouin
When you get a pioneer unit, get one of the wiring harness adapters (about $15.00) for you year vehicle. Solder the wires from the adapter to the matching wires on the head unit.

Match up the mounting adapter and plug it in.

Just for S&G. Disconnect the battery for about 15 minutes. Then re-connect and turn on the radio. Sometimes the CD unit will go bad and jam up the whole works. Disconnecting the radio might just let it reset.

Larry
 
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