If the radio doesn't come on at all, I would start with checking the fuses for the radio, if the fuse in the car is good, sometimes radios have a fuse built into the radio, usually you have to pull the deck out to access it. check car fuse first, make sure its not blown.
make sure the radio doesnt display "code"
did you accidentally hook the battery terminals up backwards for a second when installing the battery, or when jump starting?
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Is it an aftermarket radio or original equipment, if it's an aftermarket radio the yellow wire not may not be connected properly, with a few other possible wire connection issues the yellow wire should be most common.
If its original equipment there's two fuses one underneath the hood of the car and one underneath the rear seat if both fuses are good most likely radio unit itself has crapped the bed, you can get one at the junkyard for anywhere between 25 and 75 bucks
It appears to be that the radio clock display has malfunctioned, and is due for a replacement radio, which could be an aftermarket or oem radio, maybe found at a junk yard.
Tools required for oem replacement radio, torx keys set.
Before working on the radio or other electronics, disconnect the battery cables with 8mm wrench.
Replacing the oem radio is much easier, if you obtain oem radio, compared to aftermarket radio, due to being direct fit.
The radio is same for 1995 to 1999 Pontiac Sunfire and the Chevy Cavalier, regardless of sub models, such as SE,GT, VL,VLX,Z24. etc.
Parts needed for the the aftermarket radio install :Stereo assembly, stereo wiring harness adapter, radio antenna adapter, and dash install kit.wiring diagram for the wire colors / functions, along with tools, such as torx key set, screwdrivers,wire crimper, wire stripper, double ended wiring connectors, hair dryer.
The oem stereo removal video is for the 2000 to 2005 Sunfire / Cavalier, but are the same or very similar procedures.
you blew the fuse
check the fuses to radio, can be 2 or more.
1 in fuse box.
2 in radio, (some have 1 , and others have 2 or 3 more in side radio)
anything is possible with aftermarket, radios, 10,000 models, vast years. Ive repaired many. (ET)
the radio has a red wire, usually for power,
most radios have 3 power wires,
1 for rad ( this one dead) use a volt meter here.12v key on.
1 for dial
2 for memory
Check your fuses to your radio... the reversed polarity may have been blown... Alot of aftermarket stereos have a fuse in the line to the power of the radio ..be sure to look there too.
sounds like its wired up wrong, remove the radio unplug the connector and remove the radio, then check all your fuses must have blown one when radio was installed, after that charge battery and with radio removed see if battery goes dead, if not recheck wiring to radio, common problem with vw aftermarket radio,they are installed wrong,good luck,
It may be an antitheft radio, if you don't know how to fix it, call a dealership, maybe even take it there and ask, if it is a factory radio. If you have a code, just put it in to see if it works. If it is an aftermarket radio, there are sites on the web that you should be able to find to reset it. Google is your friend.
most aftermarket units have 2 power wires 1 for the battery and 1 for a keyed hot source,what you need to do is hook both of them up to a constant (battery) power source,be sure and include an in-line fuse.
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