Head unit wont turn on and clock on Dash keeps resetting itself

Dankmaster24 · 10-18-2008, 11:53 PM

I'm a noob when it comes to DIY with cars

I have a '95 cvic Lx, with a pioneer head unit. I took the head unit out and attached a homemade IP-Bus to 1/8" audio axillary input cable. It worked with the head unit outside of the dash. However, when I put it back in, the head unit wouldn't turn on. Also, the clock on the dash reset itself. It still wont turn on, and every time I turn the car on, the clock resets itself to 1:00. I checked the fuses, and they appear to be ok. Any ideas as to what the problem might be?

Also, can someone tell me what the pin-out schematics are for the big plug that connects to my CD player?

rockinsinglecam · 10-19-2008, 12:11 AM

i dont know whats wrong with your headunit but my f***ing clock does that same s***....annoying to say the least but i got used to it and use it as a in trip timer so i know how long i been in the car

Dankmaster24 · 10-19-2008, 01:44 PM

yeah, the clock is dimmer now, too. I have to look at it at just the right angle to see what it is saying.

ak_thrylls · 10-21-2008, 01:58 AM

check the fuses underhood.

rockinsinglecam · 10-21-2008, 02:03 AM

mines bright as hell when my lights are off but not when theyre on

so idk what the problem is but im going more in depth on her tomorrow........sooo ill let you know

vjf915 · 10-21-2008, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockinsinglecam

mines bright as hell when my lights are off but not when theyre on

so idk what the problem is but im going more in depth on her tomorrow........sooo ill let you know

Alternator??

ak_thrylls · 10-21-2008, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockinsinglecam

mines bright as hell when my lights are off but not when theyre on

so idk what the problem is but im going more in depth on her tomorrow........sooo ill let you know

haha, thats normal. you clock is supposed to dim when you turn on your headlighs so at night its not blinding you.

Esotericimage · 11-18-2008, 10:49 PM

sounds like the remote line isnt hooked up to something that has power at all times.. that usually keeps power to the head unit to keep it from resetting. must suck with radio station changing.

10-18-2008, 11:53 PM	#1
Dankmaster24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 7 Reputation level: 10	Head unit wont turn on and clock on Dash keeps resetting itself I'm a noob when it comes to DIY with cars I have a '95 cvic Lx, with a pioneer head unit. I took the head unit out and attached a homemade IP-Bus to 1/8" audio axillary input cable. It worked with the head unit outside of the dash. However, when I put it back in, the head unit wouldn't turn on. Also, the clock on the dash reset itself. It still wont turn on, and every time I turn the car on, the clock resets itself to 1:00. I checked the fuses, and they appear to be ok. Any ideas as to what the problem might be? Also, can someone tell me what the pin-out schematics are for the big plug that connects to my CD player?

10-21-2008, 01:58 AM	#4
ak_thrylls Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sac Posts: 274 Reputation level: 10	check the fuses underhood. __________________ EK sedan (stolen)...BB6 (sold)...EK coupe (RIP)...DA9 (moved on)...Del Sol Si

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10-19-2008, 12:11 AM	#2
rockinsinglecam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Delafield Age: 22 Posts: 40 Reputation level: 10	i dont know whats wrong with your headunit but my f*ing clock does that same s*....annoying to say the least but i got used to it and use it as a in trip timer so i know how long i been in the car

10-19-2008, 01:44 PM	#3
Dankmaster24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 7 Reputation level: 10	yeah, the clock is dimmer now, too. I have to look at it at just the right angle to see what it is saying.

10-21-2008, 02:03 AM	#5
rockinsinglecam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Delafield Age: 22 Posts: 40 Reputation level: 10	mines bright as hell when my lights are off but not when theyre on so idk what the problem is but im going more in depth on her tomorrow........sooo ill let you know

11-18-2008, 10:49 PM	#8
Esotericimage Try GOOGLE 1st Join Date: May 2008 Location: 305 Posts: 2,246 Reputation level: 10	sounds like the remote line isnt hooked up to something that has power at all times.. that usually keeps power to the head unit to keep it from resetting. must suck with radio station changing.

Head unit wont turn on and clock on Dash keeps resetting itself

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