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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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ok so i am trying to install my pioneer head unit to my 92 eg and my constant and switch seem not be getting power to the head unit can someone help me
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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ok so i am trying to install my pioneer head unit to my 92 eg and my constant and switch seem not be getting power to the head unit can someone help me
What do you mean "seem" like they aren't getting power? Have you checked for voltage with a multimeter? Most 92-95 Civics I've done aftermarket radios on required the running of a new constant 12V wire. There are constant power ports on the under dash fuse box. Just use one of those female flat terminal connectors and some wire and you are golden.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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o ok i kinda get it but can you kinda dumb that down for me...hehe are you saying i new a new constant wire? sorry new to this wiring stuff
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:08 AM
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i would suggest checking the wiring with the multimeter first like he said, no need to replace it then find out that wasnt the problem
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 01:10 PM
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ok thanks and i was also told thayt if im not getting enough power i could run it rom my fuse box in the engine bay is this correct?
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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check the fuse, it may be blown,
you can run a new wire form you battery, put a fuse in it, but everytime you shut the car off, it will lose all presets, and wont turn on when you start it.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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There may be 2 fuses, one under the dash and one under the hood.

If he runs a new wire from the battery, why would he lose the presets? I have an Alpine I have hooked directly to the battery with no problem. The battery provides a constant source for power.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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ok thanks and i was also told thayt if im not getting enough power i could run it rom my fuse box in the engine bay is this correct?
Check your fuses first. If your not getting enough power, you could just run a line from the battery, have an inline fuse, then wire it into the harness. You don't need to hook into the fuse box in the engine bay.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Get an aftermarket harness.
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by dk127
There may be 2 fuses, one under the dash and one under the hood.

If he runs a new wire from the battery, why would he lose the presets? I have an Alpine I have hooked directly to the battery with no problem. The battery provides a constant source for power.

crap, sorry had alot of crap on my mind,
he wont as long as the deck sees constant power form the deck. sorry if i confused anyone
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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Get an aftermarket harness.
nope,
his wires either dont have power or enough power, so how would a aftermarket harness help??
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 02:47 AM
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Why don't his hot wires have enough power? I have used aftermarket harnesses for decades now and have NEVER had to splice into any wires and never had an issue with power.
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