Why is my Chevrolet Equinox having starting problems with new stereo?

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I would recommend adding a relay so that you can come directly from the battery for your power. That way you can tie the relay to a lower amp switched circuit.
 
I have a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. I have installed a Pioneer AVIC-F90BT with a Scosche Chime Interface. To get ACC (accessory) power to both, I jumped them into the heated seats fuse. When I try to start the car, nothing. No crank, noise, or anything.
If I disconnect them again, the car starts. What relation does a circuit for seat heaters have with the ignition system? Is there a better place to tie the ACC wires into? Thanks a lot.

A second question is for anybody on Equinoxcentral.com. I have tried registering there a few times and always get a confirmation e-mail, but cannot sign in. I have sent e-mails to the help address, but have never received a response. This has been going on for months. If anyone is registered there, could you please contact an admin for me? Thanks so much.
 
I would recommend adding a relay so that you can come directly from the battery for your power. That way you can tie the relay to a lower amp switched circuit.
 
Which Scosche interface are you using? Most of them don't require an accessory power connection; you just have to connect them to constant voltage and they'll produce a 12V RAP output to use for the radio accessory input.

If you're somehow connecting 12 volts to a data wire in the radio harness, that could certainly be causing your problem.
 
the Equinox is loaded with electrical problems. I know 3 people with them, and they all have electrical problems :(
 
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