Radio does not work the clock does? Is there a fuse in line somewhere? fuses in fuse block all read good.

Hi. Please recheck the fuses. There should be ( I think a 5 amp) fuse that supplies the dash cluster and radio power to keep the clock and preset channels active when the ignition is off.

Check the fuse block for a bad fuse . Should be marked Cig lighter.

Not sure if the clock is on the same fuse. If not check and replace if necessary

About half of your fuse block is switched and the other half isn't. Use a test light and check the fuses with the key on and then with the key off to find a good place to make your connection. Don't use any fuses that connect to the computer (usually red 10Amp). When you make the hookup. after finding a good fuse to use (generally 20A or higher), pull the fuse out and check to see which side is hot. Connect to that side and use an in-line fuse in the wire to the radio. You also need to attach a second wire from the radio in most cases to run the memory and clock. That wire attaches to a "always on" fuse attached the same way as the other one.

If you had someone else install this system and you didn't have the fuse blowing trouble before that, and if the fuses don't blow if you aren't using the radio, then they certainly have done something wrong. See a manager and keep pushing to talk to someone higher up. You might also consider contacting the Better Business Bureau in your area if you can't get help.

Now having said all that, there may be a simple wiring error at fault. Most radios have two fused power lines: one is a constant 12-volt line from the battery (to keep the clock going, remember your last settings, and so on) and the other is a 12-volt line that's switched on by the ignition key. This is the one that provides power when the radio is on, and it's got a higher-rated fuse than the other line. If the installer tapped power for the switched 12-volt line from somewhere that is being protected by another, lower-amp, fuse, the radio may just be drawing more current than that fuse can handle. So, poof it goes and anything else on that circuit goes out as well.

Make sure the switched 12-volt line is supplied direct from an accessory connection at the fuse block in the passenger compartment, or before any other fuses if tapping some other circuit for power.

Good luck, and I hope I've been able to help. Thanks for using Fixya!

if it is the fatory radio the fuse should in the fuse
block located i believe on the pass. side behind
a panel on the side of the console under dash
if it is an after market radio it may have an in line
fuse or if somone wired it direct it could have fried
the radio. hope this helps any other ? gimme a shout
good luck

You've got something grounded out somewhere in the electrical system. Fastest way to find it is to take it to an Auto Electric shop & have them run a test. Any Sears auto center will do it for you for free.

you need to check the fuse some ?

Sounds lilke it just blew the fuse located under the hood. On the passenger side behind the battery you will find a skinny fuse block. Remove the cover. Now behind the skinny fuse block you will see a larger box with a removable cover that housing some wiring harnesses and fuses. Remove that cover. The fuse you want is a 20 amp. Flip over the lid of the box and it will tell you which fuse is for the radio.

Good luck!

Jared

Yes, it is most likely a fuse issue. Two things going out at the same time usually leads to the fuse block.
The radio and the clock are on two separate fuses. The clock runs on the constant power (yellow) wire to the radio... and the radio itself runs on the red Ign./accessory wire.
pull the fuse cover off and look on the sticker on the cover for the radio fuse and check it. I'm betting it is burned out.