96 accord radio
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96 accord radio
I replaced the origninal radio of a 96 accord with a radio from a 95 accord. Everything works fine, except the light doesn't work. Is there a bulb, a fuse or something that would cause the light to go out?
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Yes this is a complex problem however if you are comfortable with some tools here is a step by step answer for you...
Step 1) empty the storage section under the armrest - remove bottom trim plate and remove screws - Pull out cup holder insert and remove 3 screws 2 down in the middle and 1 at an angle pointing towards the dash - remove the armrest and plastic surround as one unit - note you will have to lift the parking brake lever to remove this large piece of plastic.
Step 2) remove 2 screws holding the shifter / dash trim that are now exposed, may also have screw behind ash tray - and remove shifter trim - top part is clipped and the switches are wired so be careful and rotate item out of the way - disconnection wires is not necessary.
Step 1) empty the storage section under the armrest - remove bottom trim plate and remove screws - Pull out cup holder insert and remove 3 screws 2 down in the middle and 1 at an angle pointing towards the dash - remove the armrest and plastic surround as one unit - note you will have to lift the parking brake lever to remove this large piece of plastic.
Step 2) remove 2 screws holding the shifter / dash trim that are now exposed, may also have screw behind ash tray - and remove shifter trim - top part is clipped and the switches are wired so be careful and rotate item out of the way - disconnection wires is not necessary.
Why did you post this?
He already knows how to remove the radio as he removed the old one to install this new one.
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what you need to do is check for power on the ILL circuit.
That is the wire that gets power when you turn the lights on.
It is not the red, blue, yellow, or black wire.
I am not sure what color it is tho.
If there is no power there then I would tie into a switched power wire so that when ever the car is on the radio would be lit up.
That is the wire that gets power when you turn the lights on.
It is not the red, blue, yellow, or black wire.
I am not sure what color it is tho.
If there is no power there then I would tie into a switched power wire so that when ever the car is on the radio would be lit up.
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