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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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Frustrating Radio Problem!!!!

OK, I'm in the process of swapping out the factory radio in my '96 150. Like a dope, I'm working on it with the batt. still connected. Before I put the new unit into the dash opening, I turned the key to 'on' and I got a *very* small spark on one of the connections-two had touched where they weren't supposed to. Well after insulating them with shrink tube, I replaced the blown-out 15a fuse in the panel and I still have no power to the radio. I re-installed the old factory one and same thing...my question is, is there another (maybe inline) fuse that I migt be missing? This is really weird, because it did blow the fuse, and I replaced said fuse and all should be right-but its not. Any help or input would be greatly appreciated!
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Well, after walking away from it for a few minutes it dawned on me that there are more fuses located under the hood...sure enough that one was blown, too. Now I'm back in action!
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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what was the new unit? and did you do the speakers?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Just a cheapie Walmart special, 89.00. I only installed it so I can listen to the Ipod thru it. No speaker upgrade yet, but I will by the end of this month!
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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thats cool man. ive got a Dual system from walmart. all told, i have about $800 worth of stereo in my truck. and another $400 for my other truck.
 
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