[fastseville]

hey-guys ive got another dilemma ..i purchased the vehicle with the understanding that the radio wasn't working..so I pulled out the radio to verify proper connection everything looked normal it powers on but no sound..I found a guy selling 1 on craigslist for $40 I installed it and now the radio is giving me a anti-theft locked code...not sure why or what to do at this point..please help

 

[MoistCabbage]

It has to be programmed with your VIN with a Tech II. In other words, a trip to the dealer.

 

[fastseville]

Re: 98 sts donor radio problem

will definitley look into it...Im thinking of going with an aftermarket set-up, you guys think its worth it ? or should I go original ???

 

[N*Caddy]

Re: 98 sts donor radio problem

1) Was your old (original) HU powering on (as in you seen the display/clock and such)?
2) Do you have the chimes with the old HU?
3) Do you have the chimes with the new HU?

1)
YES - Check your AMP fuse
NO - Check your Radio fuse

2)
YES - Defective HU or wiring issue between HU and AMP
NO - Check your AMP fuse

3)
YES - Go to the dealer and have the VIN cleaned from the replacement HU. The dealer will ask you for a legal evidence of purchase for the replacement HU (like a Bill of Sale).
NO - Check your AMP fuse.

Normally is HIGHLY unlikely for the HU to be bad (I mean extremely highly unlikely).
Have you pulled your codes?

Forget about aftermarket, you don't know in what you are getting into. Don't turn a simple inexpensive problem in something much expensive and complicated.

 

[fastseville]

Re: 98 sts donor radio problem

the original head unit powers on but no sound...Where is the amp fuse located ?

 

[basscatt]

Re: 98 sts donor radio problem

sounds like you didn't get an Owners Manual with your car -
follow thin link for a FREE down-loadable copy -
http://www.manualowl.com/am/Cadillac/1998-Seville/Manual/196

fuse #21 in the under seat fuse block is the AUDIO fuse -
and #63 is the AUDIO AMPLIFIER