Audio Systems: car radio, honda prelude, station clock

Question
the radio/cd player in my 97' honda prelude doesn't turn on anymore. it stopped working suddenly while driving. i checked the fuse box under the hood and the fuse was fine. the display doesn't say "code" so i don't think it's the theft system. the clock still works and the buttons on the radio/cd player still light up when i turn on the head lights. it doesn't accept CDs, so i don't think it's getting power. what could be the problem with the radio/cd player. it seems like there would be a very easy solution. please help

Answer
Duy,
All newer car stereos will have two 12 volt sources to them. One 12 volts hot at all times (station/clock memory) and one 12 volt source that is switched with the key on ( main power). You may want to use a 12 volt test lamp and check to see if the 12 volt switched source is OK at the rear of the stereo, if it is the problem is inside the stereo.


TOM,
T&D ELECTRONICS
tdeser@zoominternet.net