Originally Posted By: mlord
If you have one of my home docks, then check if the player works in that. The home dock uses the in-car wiring connector internally.


More proof that it's been too long - I knew that... blush Yep, players boot (or get to No disc found) just fine in the dock.

Guess I'll start by opening the dash and backprobe the harness connectors in the sled plug, with the player inserted, to check that they're still 12V and not drooping over some high resistance somewhere.
All the contacts in the connector blocks looked properly seated on a quick inspection, but I'll go over them more carefully.

And, per Tony's suggestions, check remote line , eliminate the amp by disconnecting the RCAs and also check RCAs etc for shorts.
But would any of those keep the player from booting rather than just popping the fuse again?
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/Michael