no power to new cd player

[hannahallonby]

i have just bought a new cdplayer as my radio cassette come up with needing the code so thought it was a perfect time to get a cd player.

i took the old one out and used the iso conecters what came with the JVC- KDR421 and connected it to the cd player to see if it would power up before i fitted it into the dash and when i connected the cable it made a noise like they do ( as my boyfriend fitted one in his 106) but when you try turn it on nothing happens it just stays blank ... any ideas here is a photo of the iso connecters

 

[Eklipze3k]

What car? Try swapping the bullet connecters on the red/yellow wires around.

 

[hannahallonby]

oh sorry a punto mk 2 and what the clear rubber things on the red and yellow wires ?

 

[Eklipze3k]

Yep, that's them, swap them over, the Mk2 is wired different to most cars (typical FIAT).

 

[hannahallonby]

nope that didnt work .. . would it make a difference if i didnt have the radio antenna adaptor yet ...

 

[wezza2010]

Hi I had the same problem with my cd player I got someone to put a 12v cable from the ignition barrel to the cd player. Sorted mine right out!

 

[hannahallonby]

aww your having a laugh :/ i cant do that this is turning out ****

 

[PuntoHowTo]

If it it making a noise then it is powered but not sensing the ignition (for some reason) separate the yellow wire at the clear plastic plug and connect the end going into the radio to the spare red wire in the photo capped with a black cap
Also make sure the ignition is on and you don't have to press a source button to power it on
Finally try loading a CD into it as this might encourage it to turn on

Some of the wires on the punto connect to the cars can-bus which links into the engine ECU this might be causing problems with the radio and might also prevent you from starting the car so check that you can still start the car with the radio connected

 

[Eklipze3k]

Oooh, I never noticed that black cap (crap picture), good call, try that. Silly question but the headunit definitely works, right? Have you tested it in your other half's car just to make sure it's not goosed?

 

[volxstu]

Yeah it looks like JVC use red for their switched live. As has been said unplug the yellow an put it in the corresponding red.

 

[Edwards0359]

I had the same problem, try connecting the red and yellow wires together with a clip, seemed to work for me?

 

[hannahallonby]

alright guys thanks for the help i got it fitted by a shop in town he said to have it turn off with the ignition it had to be wired to the fuse box and its all sorted now thanks everyone