New radio = No hazard light??

[Dedlbug]

I just had a new radio installed by a place in my area that installs just car audio. I am familiar with how to do it myself but they gave me a good deal on the radio and the install was cheap. This was three months ago. Now I just realized that my hazard lights don't work. And I don't want to take my car back because I don't know if I trust them 100%. (another story) the fuse is good, so I removed the radio and noticed there was no wire running to the button. I can't even find it! Anyone else seen this problem or know what to do??

Thanks

 

[servoeyes]

Sounds like when they installed it they pulled the dash up and disconnected it, but then didn't bother testing everything. That's sloppy...You can probably fix it yourself, but it'll be a pain to find that one loose connector that's likely floating around somewhere back there.

 

[Dedlbug]

Thanks for your reply. I never took the dash apart, but seems like I might soon. Do you know of any instructions on the dash removal? A post in some catagory? But wait...doesn't the radio just pull out... So why did they remove the dashboard? Man this sounds shady.

 

[Poseur]

THe front panel surronding the stereo is removeable, Problem is you've got to disconnect your controls for vents and heater, etc from the back.

Look in the how-to section for zapwizard's article on disabling Automatic AC. He wrote it up as clearly as I've seen.

 

[Poseur]

http://protege5.com/vbb225/showthread.php?t=55382

 

[Dedlbug]

That's nice!! That should help. Is it possible they removed the dash directly behind the steering wheel? It seemed a little out of place after the radio was installed but the car was new so I thought I might have imagined it.

 

[Mr. Win]

its really easy, its just a plug ihavent had hazards in forever. pull your cd player an dash kit reach you hand in there. its a gray plug that goes between the vents.

 

[Dedlbug]

Can that grey wire fall down between the vents?? I can't find the wire?

 

[Mr. Win]

its a plug its up top...

 

[Dedlbug]

I'll look for it again today. Thanks again for all your help.

 

[TXMazdaSpeeder]

the wiring harness for the hazards plug has foam wrapped aorund it

 

[Dedlbug]

I found it. It was jammed up top in the A/C vent. I had to remove the bezel around the radio to pull the wire out. It was sloppy work, but at least now I can go on with my life. Anyway, thanks to all those who helped. I probably could have found it myself but not not without a hammer.

Mazda owners unite!