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[skydvrvalco]

My 07 cobalt pioneer stock system quit working. The fuses are fine,but get no power. Power goes thru the fuse as I can detect small spark when inserting it. Stereo quit working about the time I had a battery go completely dead. Any ideas?

[newfiedan]

You are going to have to get a test light to properly test fuses, they are cheap and easy to use, check it with that first then get back to us, you definately have a blown fuse.

[emperorjj1]

yup probablye a blown fuse... does the radio turn on at all?

[Tuner923]

Originally Posted by newfiedan You are going to have to get a test light to properly test fuses, they are cheap and easy to use, check it with that first then get back to us, you definately have a blown fuse.

test lights are highly frowned upon now in the autotech world. they tend to fry components.

[newfiedan]

they are fine for testing fuses and what not, if you are testing computer components then yes you need a good one not the el cheapo brands. I have been in the autotech world for 16 years professionally now and a heavy equipment tech for over 6 now so I would not say frowned upon as much as they have their place just not when used on circuitry. I started working on cars when I was 15 so I know a few things.

[Tuner923]

well when speaking with those that are trying diy and what not best to steer them clear of them. I know where not to use them and you know where not to use them but the average joe doesn't.