The new battery was dead.
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Another contributor believes that this is
the more likely answer:
The 'newer' car radios, with programmable push buttons ... and other things
where you can set it once and then forget it ... need to constantly connected
to power or else they 'lose their memory'. When they're installed, there's a
wire that stays connected to the battery even when the radio is off and the
ignition key is out.
If you changed out the battery on your car, then there was a time when this
extra power wire to the radio went dead, and the radio lost its memory. You
have to start from the beginning and reprogram everything.
Yes it did.
Some vehicles courtesy fuse circuit (locks, windows, interior light) is tied into the radio.
no blown fuses. and I have changed most all of the relays
Your windows and radio both quit working at the same time because you blew a fuse.
Check your fuses first; you may have a bad fuse.
when the electronics quit working.
what year truck? Is it an anti-theft radio, it may think it is out of truck and stolen call the dealership you got it from or see if anybody put the code in the back of owners manual
a bad radio??
A lot of radios have anti-theft systems in them. When ever the battery is disconnected or the radio otherwise loses power, a security code must be punched in. If you do not have the security code, take the car to a new car dealership and see if they can get the code from the manufacturer. If you are not the first owner, look in the owners manual and see if they wrote the code there.
Make sure that the amp is grounded.
Several factors could cause the radio in a 1997 Suzuki Sidekick to stop working. Common issues include a blown fuse, a loose or disconnected wiring harness, or a malfunctioning radio unit itself. Additionally, problems with the vehicle's battery or ignition system can also affect radio operation. Checking these components can help diagnose the issue.
Start by checking all your fuses under the hood and under the dash.