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YACT: Aftermarket deck install leads to keyless entry/lock malfunction and malfunctioning deck

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RbSX

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Hey guys, I have a super weird problem.

I was in the middle of installing my new deck when something weird happened, I went to test the deck after the power feeds worked perfectly, and the power blinked (the interior lights went off) and then the deck wouldn't turn on.

The headlights work, dashboard works, but the car won't lock when the car is off, even manually (by pushing the things down on the door sill) but will from the outside by putting the key in the lock.

I have had battery problems in the past, but this makes no sense since the headlights run, the interior lights run and neither the radio, nor locks fuses are blown.

I have no idea.

The car won't lock or unlock via keyless either.

Oh and it won't lock when the doors are open either (by the switch on the door)

And last but not least, the stock deck AND after market deck won't power on either, with the car running or off.

The last thing I changed before the car stopped working was:

connect the green and green and black striped wires from the harness to the green and green + black wires from the deck harness, I'm beginning to think the deck was miswired and caused something to short?

But if something shorted how come the locks work when the car is running?

Just noticed when I turn the car on the gauge cluster, the needles go up to 120kph / 4500 rpm even though the car is idling, hangs for about 2-3 seconds.. then goes back to normal.

Some of this post might not make sense, but I'm kind of posting this in a frustrated, confused banter. If you guys want me to clarify anything just let me know.

Edit: Car is a 2002 Acura RSX

Edit 2: Just noticed that my auto drivers side door window doesn't work when the car engine is off, only when the car is on. When it doesn't work I have to hold the button down manually.

Edit 3: Victory! I noticed one burnt out fuse.. I don't know if swapping it out will change anything but atleast I've found one.
 
You may have severed a wire when you pushed the new deck in.

Did you get a plug and play wiring kit? It could have a short. Pins could have been pulled out, wires got crossed.

Have you checked the grounds?
 
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
You may have severed a wire when you pushed the new deck in.

Did you get a plug and play wiring kit? It could have a short. Pins could have been pulled out, wires got crossed.

Have you checked the grounds?
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I didn't put the deck back in, when I connected the wiring (it comes out to a solid foot in length atleast), I just put it on my arm rest.

I'm thinking I crossed the grounding wires with the constant 12v feed or the aux 12v feed.

Even so, after visual inspection and after swapping out the fuses, still not working.
 
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Did you try pulling the battery for a few minutes?
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Yes I took off the negative lead, still, I'm also trying to figure out how this is even remotely connected to my keyless entry system.

 
I would check all of your fuses, not just the ones that you think might be causing the problems.

Also, I've blown a fuse in the box under the hood while installing a radio, so make sure to check those too. (Not just the ones inside the car.)
 
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Did you try pulling the battery for a few minutes?
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Yes I took off the negative lead, still, I'm also trying to figure out how this is even remotely connected to my keyless entry system.
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Don't you normally take the positive lead off your battery first?

Leaving the ground on?
 
Originally posted by: radioouman
I would check all of your fuses, not just the ones that you think might be causing the problems.

Also, I've blown a fuse in the box under the hood while installing a radio, so make sure to check those too. (Not just the ones inside the car.)
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Nothing under the hood is blown as far as I can see, neither is anything under the steering column.

Specifically I've checked both the door locking actuator fuse and the radio fuse, neither of which is blown.

I've also explored the possibility that while the car is off power is routed to the door locking actuators via another fuse, but visually i can't spot anything anywhere else.
 
Originally posted by: NuroMancer
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Did you try pulling the battery for a few minutes?
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Yes I took off the negative lead, still, I'm also trying to figure out how this is even remotely connected to my keyless entry system.
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Don't you normally take the positive lead off your battery first?

Leaving the ground on?
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Naw, generally it's the negative that you remove. Although it doesn't really matter.

Here ya go:
How to disconnect a car battery
There is a right way and a dangerously wrong way to disconnect a car battery. Find out how to do it right, and be safe, with these tips and instructions.



A battery is the power source for many different items, such as a flashlight, a digital camera, the watch on your wrist, and even your car. Different usages require a variety of battery voltages, and your car requires a large, rectangular, twelve volt battery for its power.

There are many reasons why you might need to disconnect the battery in your car. Maybe you need to replace it with a new one, or maybe you need to perform some maintenance work on the existing battery, or maybe you want to avoid having your car stolen. You might even need to disconnect the battery because your car alarm is going off and you can't stop it any other way!

Whatever the reason may be, the first step before you disconnect the battery is to put on a pair of protective safety glasses. You should also wear a pair of long, heavy rubber gloves to protect your hands and forearms with. Since car batteries are filled with a corrosive lead-acid solution, they can be dangerous if they are not handled properly!

The next step is to inspect the metal ends of the cables that are connected to the battery. If they are covered with a white powdery substance, that means they're corroded. You'll need to clean them thoroughly before you proceed. You can use a solution of water and baking soda along with a wire brush to clean the cable ends. You can also purchase a can of battery terminal cleaner at your local auto supply store to clean them with.

Also, inspect the outside casing of the car battery. Look for any signs of lead-acid leakage. Carefully wipe up any leaks with an old rag or with a paper towel.

Now that you have the battery cables cleaned, the third step is to finally disconnect them. Since the battery is filled with an electrical charge, you'll need to do this in a safe manner. That is, you can't just start unhooking cables at random! To avoid risk of an electrical shock, you must use a wrench to loosen the bolt on the cable of the negative side first! If you're not sure which side is the negative one, look for the cable that has the black wire. Or, check the battery. They are often marked (-) for negative, or (+) for positive. Find the negative side and the cable that's connected to it.

Then, grab the cable end and slide it up and off of the battery terminal. Once that's done, you'll need to use the wrench to loosen the bolt on the positive side of the battery. The positive side has a red cable. After the bolt is loose, grab the cable end and slide it up and off of the battery terminal. Now that the battery is completely disconnected, you can use additional baking soda and water, and wire brush to clean off the terminals on the battery.

When you reconnect the cable to the car battery, make sure that you place the ends on the terminals all the way down. And, use the wrench to tighten the bolts on the cable ends so they are secure.

A word of warning here: after the positive (+) or red battery cable has been disconnected, in order to avoid seeing sparks, make sure that you DON'T let the end of the cable touch any metal parts on your car!
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The reason you connect the negative first is because if you hit the wrench on the body, it doesn't become a slow-blow fuse. Once the negative's off, there's no path for current to flow if you hit the body taking the positive off.
 
Originally posted by: lightpants
I believe the keyless entry is built into the stock head unit on that car. Hold on, let me check.
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That thought definately occured to me.
 
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Originally posted by: lightpants
I believe the keyless entry is built into the stock head unit on that car. Hold on, let me check.
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That thought definately occured to me.
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Do you have bose or not?
What did you connect the red/white wire to from the stock head unit?
 
Originally posted by: lightpants
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Originally posted by: lightpants
I believe the keyless entry is built into the stock head unit on that car. Hold on, let me check.
Click to expand...

That thought definately occured to me.
Click to expand...

Do you have bose or not?
What did you connect the red/white wire to from the stock head unit?
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You don't have to do anything to wire the stock head unit, the stock wiring harness plugs right into the deck.

I don't have the bose system.
 
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Originally posted by: lightpants
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Originally posted by: lightpants
I believe the keyless entry is built into the stock head unit on that car. Hold on, let me check.
Click to expand...

That thought definately occured to me.
Click to expand...

Do you have bose or not?
What did you connect the red/white wire to from the stock head unit?
Click to expand...

You don't have to do anything to wire the stock head unit, the stock wiring harness plugs right into the deck.

I don't have the bose system.
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Sorry, I was trying to say the stock harness - red/white that is in the car, connected to the plug that goes into the stock radio. Did you connect it to anything on the aftermarket radio?
 
Originally posted by: lightpants
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Originally posted by: lightpants
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Originally posted by: lightpants
I believe the keyless entry is built into the stock head unit on that car. Hold on, let me check.
Click to expand...

That thought definately occured to me.
Click to expand...

Do you have bose or not?
What did you connect the red/white wire to from the stock head unit?
Click to expand...

You don't have to do anything to wire the stock head unit, the stock wiring harness plugs right into the deck.

I don't have the bose system.
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Sorry, I was trying to say the stock harness - red/white that is in the car, connected to the plug that goes into the stock radio. Did you connect it to anything on the aftermarket radio?
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Uhhhh hmmmm... I think I connected the white wire from teh aftermarket deck to the white of the aftermarket harness maybe, I can't remember though.

From my knowledge the white on the aftermarket harness goes to the front left speaker system.

 
Originally posted by: henryay
Hi from a fellow RSX owner!

I would try clubrsx.com if you cannot find your answer here.
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I'm already on there, I have been for a few years.
 
Originally posted by: AMDMaddness
Did you check the other fuse box under the hood? I know stupid question but its often overlooked.
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I checked the fuse box under the hood.
 
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