Audio Systems: car stereo, honda accord, car stereo

Question
ok....i have a 1986 Honda accord.....i changed out the stereo and put in some subs and an amp.....everything was working fine but stereo wont work when the car is on. the radio turns on when i turn the key on once and once i actually start the car it cuts off. what do i do?

Answer
Hi Andy,
Sounds like you have screwed up the head unit installation.
Check you have the 12v live and the 12 ACC connected the right way around and the 12v OUT only to antenna or amp signal and a good ground or you could be earthing via the ignition wire
Peter