2008 Mustang GT Shaker 500 Radio Help, No ACC POWER!
11-19-2011, 06:33 PM
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2008 Mustang GT Shaker 500 Radio Help, No ACC POWER!
HEy Guys, took the plunge and used the awesome write ups on installing a new AVH-P300BT. Well I am using the Metra Harness 70-5521 with the Voltage Regulator to eliminate Pop and the Parking Brake Mod. Wired and Soldered everything up. Plugged in, and no power! I used my meter and I have 12v on the yellow wire, but the Red ACC wire on the harness has absolutely NO POWER. I have checked all the fuses and from reading earlier posts, is this just an issue with 2008? Do I need to use the Add-A-Fuse to Fuse 5 in the Passenger Kick Panel? Why doesnt Metra tell anyone this? I have tested the radio, and as soon as I add power from a source, it lights right up. What did you guys do to fix this? Thanks!
Chris
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11-20-2011, 11:58 AM
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I'd find a spot in the fuse box that comes on with the ignition, and either tap or add a pigtail fuse. I didn't realize they did the CANBUS thing in 2008 for radio power... For some reason I thought it was later, like 2010, but I guess I was wrong.
Then again, I've only done audio stuff in the 2005 to 2007 stangs. I know the 2007 made it a royal PITA to change the rear speakers with the solid rear deck cover.
Then again, I've only done audio stuff in the 2005 to 2007 stangs. I know the 2007 made it a royal PITA to change the rear speakers with the solid rear deck cover.
11-20-2011, 01:46 PM
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I'd find a spot in the fuse box that comes on with the ignition, and either tap or add a pigtail fuse. I didn't realize they did the CANBUS thing in 2008 for radio power... For some reason I thought it was later, like 2010, but I guess I was wrong.
Then again, I've only done audio stuff in the 2005 to 2007 stangs. I know the 2007 made it a royal PITA to change the rear speakers with the solid rear deck cover.
Then again, I've only done audio stuff in the 2005 to 2007 stangs. I know the 2007 made it a royal PITA to change the rear speakers with the solid rear deck cover.
11-20-2011, 03:03 PM
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11-22-2011, 12:51 PM
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12-01-2011, 10:19 AM
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