problem installing aftermarket radio!!!!!!

[lowolds1]

no matter what headunit i try and use it wont power up. ive never hadthis problem in any of my other vehicles! i will be using the stock radio and pull it out and hook up the aftermarket radio and it wont power up. but when i hook it up in someone elses car it works fine... anyone have a answer to this problem?

[Dobbie]

If I remember correctly, there is a module that goes between the stock harness and the after market deck that is needed.

[lowolds1]

yeah like the aftermarket harness between the stock harness and the headunit i have that but the stereo wont power up but it works fine when i switch vehicles with it

[a.graham52]

so lets get this straight. you have also put the stock radio back in and that continues to work?

[robalero]

you must have the monsoon system in it. ull need another special adapter

[a.graham52]

why is that? im thinking a bout put one a radio and sub in my car and i think i might have that system? maybe. how can i tell?

[03glgold]

if you have the monsoon system then there is an amp behind the trunk lining on the drivers side

[a.graham52]

yep. got the amp

[Ryan from Ohio]

Sucks to be you.

[a.graham52]

y?

[robalero]

cause of that darn harness thats why

[a.graham52]

well whats the issue?

[Ryan from Ohio]

System with the factory amps usually get dicey real quick.

Stock amps are OK for the stock system. Put something different in it they quickly turn to a nightmare...

It might work OK, it might not. Usually I advise to just replace it all or leave it alone. Headunit, speakers and wiring. Add an amp if you like (I would).

[a.graham52]

i was planning on installed a new HU and putting and amp and sub in the trunk. simple as that. shouldnt have too much problem should i?

[Ryan from Ohio]

Maybe, maybe not.

Its been my experience when you get into a setup like that there is a lot of distortion, noise and the overall sound quality sucks. Thats why I commented you usually need to change it all or nothing.