The cobra in your 1985 van most likely has two different fuses. Check the one behind the radio as well as the one in the fuse box as one is most likely blown.
To install a Cobra CB radio in a 2010 Chevy Lumina, first disconnect the battery cables. Then mount the CB box and then power the CB radio. Then mount the antennae.
reincarnate your battery dudes XD
check your fuses i believe they are on both sides of the dash and under the hood. if it is an aftermarket radio check to see if you are getting accessory power
Installing a CB radio in a Chevy Impala begins which installing the mount and location a suitable power source. The radio is then mounted to the dash, wired up, and the antenna connected.
Complete, detailed instructions for installation are presented in the booklet that came packed with the radio. Implementing them will involve reading. If the radio was pre-owned (used) and was delivered without the booklet, then that information is available from the manufacturer (Cobra). The basic process for any radio will involve connecting power, ground, and an antenna to the appropriate respective points on the equipment.
probably not getting power to the radio
It depends on where you purchased your Cobra Cb radio. If you purchased it from Radio Shack then they allow returns with the original receipt in hand.
Prices for a new Cobra radio vary based on seller. A CB Cobra with blue tooth costs anywhere from 100-150 dollars. Two-way Cobra radios cost anywhere from 40-70 dollars.
You can find a Cobra marine radio at the cobra store, on ebay, amazon, and probably other places online. They can be found in real stores like radioshack, and wal-mart too.
check the fuses..
The fuse box, under the dash, to the left of the steering column, will have a fuse marked radio. Start there.
The typical price range for a cobra marine radio can vary anywhere from forty dollars to about one-hundred eighty dollars. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=cobra+marine+radio&x=0&y=0#/ref=sr_st?keywords=cobra+marine+radio&qid=1309389713&rh=n%3A172282%2Ck%3Acobra+marine+radio&sort=relevancerank