1987 Volkswagen Jetta Tried Installing New Radio Every Time Keeps Blowing Fuse

1987 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
176,000 MILES
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FORSAKENJULIET
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I tried installing a new radio but every time it keeps blowing a fuse. What can I do?
Feb 16, 2013 at 9:15 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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sounds like your wiring is at fault

start from scratch. remove the radio and disconnect the wiring and test to see if the fuse still blows. my bet is it will be ok.

then you need to take another look at the instructions for the installation.

roy
Feb 16, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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