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[Staxxman]

Some local t*sspot ripped the aerial off my mini, and now my stereo has no power. I know the aerial has nothing to do with the power supply, but it stopped working immediately after it was ripped off, so it must be related somewhat.

I originally had a factory fitted Rover stereo, which I was getting no power to. As I was going to replace it anyway with a CD stereo, I switched it today, and still no power, so it's nothing to do with the stereo.

I'm guessing it's a fuse, any ideas where to start looking, or what the problem might be?

[dsgoody]

Check using a multimeter that you have a good ground through your ISO connector, your stereo could have been grounding out through your aerial.

Dave.

[adam_93rio]

failing the aerial being the earth, theres normally a blade fuse on the back, check that too

[pbrain]

Check using a multimeter that you have a good ground through your ISO connector, your stereo could have been grounding out through your aerial.

Dave.

good call, this would be my first investigation...

[Staxxman]

Cheers, it makes sense that it would have something to do with the aerial, although not having a clue about electrics, I never would have guessed what!