HELP Kenwood DNX7200 install problem - have got a pic ;-)

[adammitch69]

Evening guys,

 

Got a new Kenwood DNX7200 to replace my Bose (2006 model). Got a harness from the States to connect to the factory amp. Soldered all the wires together on a spare kenwood harness then plugged it all in. But nothing is happening - looks like no power - but re-fitted my Bose and it works fine.

 

Only problem is - if you look below my harness does not have the bits in red - so I have a spare plug leading from the car with no where to fit it. Looked online and it says its the steering controls.

 

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Any ideas as to why it isnt working??????

 

The power wire harness is wired up properly. Another point is that I have a spare ground wire coming from the car.

 

I know this sounds like I dont know what I am doing - but always fitted my own gear and emailed the supplier constantly to make sure I got the right harness....although on the website it does say <2005 model - but he assured me it works with 2006.

 

Cheers

[Andy]

The headunit will need it's own chassis earth. Should solve your problem

[Rob_Quads]

Can I ask why you got the loom from the US?

[adammitch69]

got harness from States as couldnt find any in stock with UK suppliers - del was only 4 days from California.

[Adriank]

I just fitted my new stereo setup today, i also found that i needed to sort out my own earth for the hu, the wiring harness adaptor runs the earth wire up to a place in the block where the car loom has no wires!

 

Ran the earth back to the earthing block installed at the back for the amps. works a treat now.

[adammitch69]

glad to hear its something simple like the earth. will give it another try tomorrow (in the dark and rain) ha ha

cheers guys for the help

[3FIDDYZ]

You do need that box mate, I have it in mine, will have a look this weekend to see if there is a code on it. Unfortunatly I wont be able to have a look before then.

 

Mine is earthed to the bar that the aircon box connects too...

 

Mark