Nub question on wiring my new deck

Discussion in 'General Car Audio Discussions' started by ledman5555, Apr 18, 2011.

  1. ledman5555

    ledman5555 New Member

    i got a 1997 ford escort, im trying to install my pioneer deck..I am 100% sure the deck works great.

    several websites state 1997 Ford Escort Car Stereo Wiring Diagram

    Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Blue/Red
    Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Blue/Black
    Car Radio Ground Wire: Black
    Car Radio Illumination Wire: Red/Black
    Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: N/A

    and my deck states
    yellow- connect to the constant 12v supply terminal
    red - connect to terminal controlled by ignition switch (12v dc)
    black - ground...

    When i try to connect the blue/red with yellow
    and the blue/black with red
    and black to black

    The deck wont bootup...i dont understand why... i noticed on the blue black and blue red coming from the car, there's additional yellow and red from a seperate wiring setup. Not sure why its tapped into it, but i've tried leaving it , and disconnecting it. Still no bootup with deck

    any input would be greatly appreciated.