1994 Nissan Pathfinder Car Radio Power issue

PJMACK

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1994 NISSAN PATHFINDER

I am trying to install an aftermarket radio, but I receive no power or display. I believe the stock radio receives reduced power, as it runs audio through the speakers and picks up a AM/FM signal using the power antennae, but gives no display. How can I make sure the radio is getting the power it needs?

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WRENCHTECH

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Are you using an adapter harness for that radio?

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Sunday, October 13th, 2013 AT 1:04 PM

PJMACK

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I am, I spliced the wires of the new radio to a harness. I made sure to splice the wires to my harness properly, but even if I didn't I don't think this could be the source of the issue as my stock radio is hardly powering on either. I also checked the fuse for my radio and it doesn't indicate any damage, though it didn't change anything after replacing it. I believe the source of my problem has to do with a short in my ground wire or the constant 12v connecting to my battery, I can get a voltmeter to verify this but even if I did, how could I fix it? I have no idea where or how to access the rest of the wires in my car other than the short length I can see in my dash.

I have a 1994 Pathfinder SE, and I can upload pictures if more information is needed.