Hooking up a new car radio?

Question

I have an 83 el camino, the problem is all wires are dead. No power to the radio whatsoever, how do I get power to the radio and get it working?

Answer 1

well first thing check the fuse panel u may need to replace a fuse that's bad. if that doesnt work you may have to find another power cable that's hot all the time and another that's hot only when you turn your car on like the lighter and just hook up a ground wire to any metal part of the car and you should be good to go

Answer 2

Just tap into the hot wire for your ignition, that will give you power when in the accessory position as well as when the car is on. Do not use the lighter. Also check your fuses.