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I recently purchased a fine 1991 Eldorado.When purchased the radio was not operational. I have checked the fuses and relays and all appear to be fine.Any ideas or is it perhaps a bad ground somewhere? The antenna has been disconnected for repair would this make a difference?Also do you know where the micro relay center is located on this car?
Many thanks
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You stated:
When purchased the radio was not operational. The antenna has been disconnected for repair would this make a difference?
Obviously if the antenna is NOT plugged in the radio won't work.
You stated:
Also do you know where the micro relay center is located on this car?
I have no idea without seeing the vehicle as the closest book I have is a 1988.
Followup question...Duh
the only problem there is absolutely no power to the radio. why is the system dead?
AnswerThat's the word "DUH".
OK, You have no BATTERY VOLTAGE to the radio.
What kind of radio ?. A standard am/fm analog or digital radio ?.
Is it an (ETR) Radio: Digital clock and cassette ?.
Are you POSITIVE you PHYSICALLY removed/replaced the applicable fuses).
Reason I ask, Is that I just had someone who had the same problem and he stated that the FUSES "APPEARED" to be OK. I asked, Are you POSITIVE you PHYSICALLY removed/replaced the applicable fuses ?. Turned out one of the "APPEARED" to be OK fuses had a faulty connection at the fuse insert connector at the fuse panel. Installed a NEW fuse, All better.
Never Ever ASSUME anything, CHECK it.
I have several schematics for an 1988 cadillac and they should be similar. If you can read an electrical schematic, Send me your e-mail address and I will scan and e-mail you some pics. This board does NOT allow pictures.
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