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HELP!!!! No Sound from Newly Installed radio...???

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Posted by: sanchke

I just attempted to replace my stock radio with a Kenwood Stereo with a D-Faceplate. For some strange reason, I cannot hear any sound. I see the equalizer on the digital screen going crazy but no sound. I have a 1990 LTC. Can someone please advise?

Thanks

Posted by: Dereck

Hi Sanchke

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanchke

I just attempted to replace my stock radio with a Kenwood Stereo with a D-Faceplate. For some strange reason, I cannot hear any sound. I see the equalizer on the digital screen going crazy but no sound. I have a 1990 LTC. Can someone please advise?

Thanks

It you have connected your aftermarket radio using the original Ford ampilfier you will need to connect the blue wire in the original harness to a switched live, usually the power antenna wire.

Regards

Dereck

Posted by: pepperman

I have a 91 town Car and i put in a Kenwood stereo in my car and i had to get a by-pass cable that by-passed the factory amp and i got sound. Any good car stereo shop should have a by-pass cable.

Posted by: Sifrino3

In my MVII I had to bypass the amp as well. But with my old Sony reciever that I had in there. Didn't need to bypass. I used 84' hook ups. Because it was in my 84' MVII and slapped it in my 90' with no probs. But when I recieved my new Sony reciever. I had to pypass it with the new cables I got with it. . .

Posted by: Dereck

Hi Guys

You do not have to bypass the factory amplifier to fit an aftermarket radio, Click Here for all you ever wanted to know about Town Car radio wiring.

Regards

Dereck

Posted by: sanchke

Dereck,

I am no expert or even a novice. Will that normally take care of it? I see everything as if it is playing but now sound. I will try what you suggested and I will get back and let you know if it worked.

Thanks
Kenny Sanchez

Posted by: 97LTCSS

Quote:

Originally Posted by pepperman

I have a 91 town Car and i put in a Kenwood stereo in my car and i had to get a by-pass cable that by-passed the factory amp and i got sound. Any good car stereo shop should have a by-pass cable.

thats excatly what it is....you either run it through the stock amp, but its better to by-pass it, and remove the stock one....