'87 Cutlass Ciera Stereo Installation Problem

Meekrab · August 23rd, 2009, 10:28 PM

Hey, so I replaced the stock radio in my 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera "Brougham" with an aftermarket deck. Everything was working fine, then the tail lights went out, then a few days later the display on the deck stopped working. I had to replace a fuse and the tail lights began to work again but the stereo was causing a fuse to blow, so I had to remove it. So the lights work now, but the stereo cannot be plugged in, and when I do it doesn't even turn on anymore. Does anyone know what the potential problem may be? Thanks.

Lady72nRob71 · August 24th, 2009, 06:06 AM

Be sure the radio's power antenna lead (and all other wiring) is well insulated and has no chance to touch bare metal.
Did you add an amp to this setup? Did you have it cranked up so loud right before the fuse blew that the souns was distorted?

ozoneblue · August 24th, 2009, 07:50 AM

You were probably used the light wire for a ground As it shows up as a ground until lights are turned on Very common mistake Go to Radio shack & get a gm Adapter

August 23rd, 2009, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Meekrab Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	'87 Cutlass Ciera Stereo Installation Problem Hey, so I replaced the stock radio in my 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera "Brougham" with an aftermarket deck. Everything was working fine, then the tail lights went out, then a few days later the display on the deck stopped working. I had to replace a fuse and the tail lights began to work again but the stereo was causing a fuse to blow, so I had to remove it. So the lights work now, but the stereo cannot be plugged in, and when I do it doesn't even turn on anymore. Does anyone know what the potential problem may be? Thanks.

August 24th, 2009, 06:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lady72nRob71 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,916	Be sure the radio's power antenna lead (and all other wiring) is well insulated and has no chance to touch bare metal. Did you add an amp to this setup? Did you have it cranked up so loud right before the fuse blew that the souns was distorted? __________________ -Rob Young 1972 Cutlass Supreme Convertible (442 clone) -"Lady" (My mistress...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalbum/sets/ 1986 Cutlass Supreme Coupe - "Pristine" 1978 Ford (Old Faithful) a.k.a. "the Tramp" 1997 Cadillac STS (for sale - too many cars!) 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster - "the Freedom Machine"

August 24th, 2009, 07:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
ozoneblue Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 503	You were probably used the light wire for a ground As it shows up as a ground until lights are turned on Very common mistake Go to Radio shack & get a gm Adapter __________________ OzoneBlue project cars for sale

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