hey guys i have a little issue with my car its a 88 civic sedan dx im putting in a new stereo and the factory one will not hold memory so i said it must be the stereo so ill change it and needless to say thats not the issue the new one will not turn on unless i have the 12volt constant and the 12volt ingnition together


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And what are you connecting the two leads you, joined together, to?

The yellow/red in the stock radio harness, [ACC.]?
Or the white w/yellow or blue tracer, [12V+ constant]?

The constant power lead on most Honda/Acuras are protected by a 7.5A, [hot at all times] fuse in the under hood fuse box, Depending on the aftermarket HU you have you may or may not be able to use that circuit, [new HU needs more then 7.5A of current] if that is the case, run a fused 12- 10 gauge power line from the batt. to behind the HU connect the HUs 12V+ constant, [yellow] to it, don't forget to cap off the stock 12V+ constant, and replace the fuse, if blown. DO NOT replace with bigger fuse, it is also often used as memory for your ECM/ECU. 94

 

how do i take out the radio?

 

Not sure I understand, "take out the radio" have you not pulled it out already and tried the aftermarket one? 94

 

i meant the audio unit. u know the one with the buttons for fm am cd player?

 

I you mean the OEM HU, [head unit] it is held in by two 8mm/Philips machine screws that go through the rear support bracket into the extended lip of the HUs bottom panel, much like on a 93-95... http://www.installdr.com/Insta...7.pdf access to the 8mm machine screws, [bolts] will be a little different on your 88. 94

 

thanks now that sounds more right