Why would my stereo have stopped working

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Tue 17 Jun 2003 13:57
Why would my stereo have stopped working - johnmac
Hi,

I changed the battery in my car and now the stereo doesnt work.

Not much more to say really just quit working, wondering if anybody else has had a similar problem and what would be the most likely cause ?

All the connections are firmly and cleanly on the battery, just cant seem to figure it out!

Ford fiesta 1.8LX.

thanks.
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Tue 17 Jun 2003 14:02
Why would my stereo have stopped working - DavidHM
Have you input the code or can't you even get that far?
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Tue 17 Jun 2003 14:04
Why would my stereo have stopped working - johnmac
Hi ,

I cant even get that far , no power it seems.
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Tue 17 Jun 2003 14:17
Why would my stereo have stopped working - Altea Ego
is it the orginal manufacturers stereo? or a replacement? someone who fitted a new stereo may have wired it directly to the battery and you missed putting the connection back on.
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Tue 17 Jun 2003 18:31
Why would my stereo have stopped working - Railroad
Check fuses first, both in the fuse box and on the radio unit itself. This is usually at the back of the radio and will either be glass or blade type. Typical about 3-5amps.
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Tue 17 Jun 2003 19:40
Why would my stereo have stopped working - johnmac
Good work Railroad!

The fuse on the back of the stereo had blown, i would have never known to look there.

good stuff.
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