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Dodge Radio Died


Sent to Car Experts August 21, 2006 2:07 p.m.
Not sure if you can assist me or not, but I'll give it a shot.
I have a 2001 Dodge full size van with the factory CD/Cassette combo.
I plugged in an OBD yesterday and the radio went off.
The whole unit is dead. There is no clock or anything. The fuse for the radio is fine.
The 3 lights on the equalizer blink for a split second when you turn the key
I figure the radio fried somehow, but don't want to buy a replacement only to find it's not the radio but something in the system. Any help is appreciated.

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2001 Dodge VAN 5.2

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fuses
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status: Closed   Value: $9   
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August 21, 2006 2:41 p.m. (33 minutes and 39 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark

Hello, you will need to use a test light and check some wires at the grey connector.

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#6 RED and White

#7 VIOLET Should both have power with the ignition turned on.

If you have power to both these wires than your problem is inside the radio.

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I hope this helped if so an accept is appreciated.
PictureBrian W.  -- Master Auto Technician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 227 Car Accepts
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Reply to Brian W.
Sent August 21, 2006 3:39 p.m. (58 minutes and 37 seconds later)
Sorry to ask a stupid follow up question, but how do I use the tester? Do I put 1 on the gray and the other on the colored wires? Please advise.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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August 21, 2006 6:29 p.m. (2 hours and 50 minutes later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

Thats not stupid, To use a test light or volt meter one side has to be hooked up to a good ground source, Most bare metal on the car, or the negative battery terminal. While you probe the wire connector with the key on. If the test light lights up or voltmeter reads 12 or more volts than you have a good power supply. If you need anything else let me know.

http://www.freeautoadvice.com/art/testlight.html

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PictureBrian W.  -- Master Auto Technician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 227 Car Accepts
Chrysler Gold Certified Technician
Reply
Sent August 21, 2006 9:52 p.m. (3 hours and 22 minutes later)
Relist: I still need help.
The test light does not work on the purple but does so on the red/white
Any add'l ideas?
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
August 21, 2006 10:15 p.m. (22 minutes and 57 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

The purple wire gets its power from fuse# 14. If the fuse is fine then there is a break in the wire and will need to be traced down .

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PictureBrian W.  -- Master Auto Technician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 227 Car Accepts
Chrysler Gold Certified Technician
Reply
Sent August 21, 2006 11:01 p.m. (46 minutes and 10 seconds later)
Relist:
Just wanted to say YOU THE MAN to Brian W.
I submitted a bonus for you Brian.
I had only checked fuse #1.
Put in a new fuse 14 and I'm back in business.
Thanks. I hope if I have any other issues, I get you as my advisor.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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August 21, 2006 11:04 p.m. (3 minutes and 2 seconds later)

Thank you, you can request me if you would like. Dont forget to leave a pos. feedback.

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PictureBrian W.  -- Master Auto Technician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 227 Car Accepts
Chrysler Gold Certified Technician

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