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Old 06-24-2009, 06:17 PM
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HU Powered when Car is Off?

I just got a new HU today, a Sony CDX-GT200. It's from eBay, so I wouldn't be all that surprised if it's just a lost cause, but I figured I'd ask here before I sent it back.

When I installed the HU, as soon as I plugged it in, it turned on to a blank screen. My key wasn't even in the ignition. It just lights up and has no text or anything.

I put my key in and turn my car on, and nothing happens. It remains that way. No sound, no nothing. Just lit up.

Like I said, it could just be an unrepairable internal problem, being from eBay. But, I thought maybe this is a common problem or something. Any input is greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!
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Old 06-24-2009, 06:38 PM
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Sounds like you have the wiring mixed up.
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Old 06-24-2009, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by N130Gv2
Sounds like you have the wiring mixed up.
Haha, you made me second-guess myself, so I went and double checked. All the wiring is correct.
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Originally Posted by MHarrisEP
Haha, you made me second-guess myself, so I went and double checked. All the wiring is correct.
By lite up, do you mean just the decks illumination?
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Old 06-24-2009, 06:55 PM
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Yeah, the LCD screen glows blank and the buttons are all lit up.
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Old 06-24-2009, 06:58 PM
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hmmm sorry, I If your positive it's connected correctly, maybe someone on here knows of a good place you can bring it to get checked out ..... Did you give it a good sniffing? That magic smoke is pretty potent.
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Old 06-24-2009, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by N130Gv2
hmmm sorry, I If your positive it's connected correctly, maybe someone on here knows of a good place you can bring it to get checked out .....
Yeah, I was afraid so. Haha. I only paid 30 dollars for it, because I already had the faceplate. So, I guess I'll just send it back to the guy. Hopefully I won't be out too much on shipping.
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