problems with aftermartket stereos and factory amps?

[B.J.]

ok, here is the problem. i put an aftermaket stereo in my sho using one of the easy hookup conectors so that i didnt have to cut any wires, my new stereo sounded great, no problems at all. now i have put my factory stereo back in plugged everything back up except for the cable running from main unit to cd player, as far as i knew this was only to get sound from the cd player. now i cant get any sound from my stock stereo unless i turn it all the way up and then it just makes almost a whisper of sound. this has puzzled me greatly, i dont have the aftermarket stereo anymore to test to see if it still works. the only probs i have figured out are the fuse for the stereo was blown but once replaced it blown again. the car hasnt been driven for 6 months so i really dont know what could have blown both the stereo that was in a box and both amps all at the same time. any help would be great. thanks - b.j.

 

[B.J.]

i meant to say the fuse has not blown again

 

[Mike Gallion]

That cable routed down to the cd player must be connected to the cd player for the stereo to function properly. If you go with the no cd player option I believe there is a "dummy" plug that needs to be inserted into the head unit (cassette deck) for the system to function correctly. The blown fuse may have been caused from cranking the volume to hear that "whisper of sound".
Good luck, if I haven't been of any help stick with this forum, there is a lot of knowledge out here.