[adamross1985]

I just installed a stereo and am having problems with the power. I used the CHTO-03 harness and after the nitro sits for a few hours the stereo will not turn on unless i pull the radio fuse and put it back in. Now when i do have power i can go all day starting and turning off the nitro and have no problems with the stereo. I was thinking about running my own power wires to it but thought someone on here might know what my problem is. Any input would be greatly appreciated, because i am stumped on this one.

 

[NitroTech]

Adam....

There have been issues with factory radios staying on or powering up on its own. The typical culprit is the TIPM. Unless you are saying this problem only started after you installed your new headunit. In that case I'd consider checking the wiring harness you mentioned, could be something up there. :smileup:

 

[ponchonutty]

It could be a little of both. There could be a program issue with the TIPM and then your interface is messing up and not reading the language to to turn back on. Call Metra and ask them.

 

[Ace43]

Power problem alo.

I've been living with the buzzing noise coming through my speakers.(Using an aftermarket radio.) But the crazy thing lately.Is that i've been taking a new way into work. And at the same spot the last few days inbound lanes or outbound lanes my radio will turn off and then power back on. Any other way I go to work the radio is fine. I just went to Ohio and used it the whole time with no problems. And everywhere else I go no problems. Just a problem in 1 area. How is this possible? Thanks. Oh, and I've been using the radio for about a month now.

 

[adamross1985]

So if it is the TIPM what needs to be done to fix that?

 

[ponchonutty]

So if it is the TIPM what needs to be done to fix that?

Well I dunno. If you aren't having that problem with the OEM radio???? I'd contact Metra first then go from there. I guess you could through in the stock radio and tell the dealer you are having that issue with the OEM one but I don't know.

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[NitroTech]

So if it is the TIPM what needs to be done to fix that?

Adam....

You're gonna have to do some elimination of possible causes for the problem. Unfortunately I would say reinstall your factory stereo is see is your power problem still exists or not. Otherwise, its a guess as to what is happening.

 

[NitroBilly]

Isn't there a TSB about "Radio Cut Out"? Now I know this deals with the factory radio, but could it be possible that the TSB needs to be performed first, then try the aftermarket radio again? I mean, I had the CHT03 harness first, and it blew out the PCM in my nitro, and I had to have a new computer installed. I worked with Metra on this too, and they said I should be using the XSVI-622 harness, although I explained that members (LilSalmon) of this forum were using it without problems, and they sent me a new XSVI-622 harness. But that harness doesn't work well with my Avic-D3 as far as the VSS was concerned and routing is off. So I had Metra send me a new CHT03 (no charge) which I haven't installed it yet. I'm still using the XSVI-622, and my radio powers off and on every now and then which is VERY ANNOYING. I have a since ordered and received a new harness made by PAC-Audio (shout out to Nitro Tech), and will have that installed next week sometime if work permits it. But I was thinking the TSB for the "Radio Cut Out" may have something to do with correcting the problem. Pioneer techs told me it could be a loose power wire or wire somewhere. When I take my Nitro to have the PAC installed, I'm going to tell the installer to triple check all the wiring he did previously. Again, VERY ANNOYING.

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