I want my stereo back!

[mersidoe]

Now I've done it! We were out the other evening, and the dashboard lights didn't come on with the headlights. So I told my son to give the dashboard a good thump, and lo and behold, the dashboard lights came on.

But now my stereo's gone - it won't power up at all. I suspect a loose connection, but I'm not sure where to start the troubleshooting. I thought I read some threads about bad connections on the Bose stereos, but now I can't find them.

Any hints?

[scruffy63]

wow I have the exact same problem. help please.where could this loose connection be?

[carlos_knology]

But now my stereo's gone - it won't power up at all. I suspect a loose connection, but I'm not sure where to start the troubleshooting. I thought I read some threads about bad connections on the Bose stereos, but now I can't find them.

Any hints?

Mersidoe, the saying goes, never say never but the wiring harnesses that plug into the back of your stereo (assuming it's the stock unit) are designed to lock in place so they don't vibrate loose, etc.

However, anything is possible. To get to the harnesses, you'll have to pull out the head unit.

See this website for detailed instructions on how to remove the head unit.

http://carstereohelp.com/stere...o.htm

If the harnesses are good, check fuses, if those are good, then the head unit may be dead.

The folks at the above link specialize in repairing Bose head units. They repaired my head unit and it's as good as new. My unit however had a different problem than yours. My CD player quit working.

Good luck.

[mersidoe]

Thanks. Looks like I have a weekend project!

Marianne

[cweberj30t]

Dash lights not coming on is your dimmer switch. The thing on the left side of the steering wheel that brightens and dims the interior lights. Easy fix. Stereo issue might be a little more tricky. I would check fuses first, then the harness.