[pyrophite]

Ok, so recently my stereo got messed up when a theif tried to steal it, they took a screwdriver and messed up a bunch of pins on the stereo where it connects to the faceplate. I attempted to fix them, but not until after my insurance already got a new stereo installed. Now i want to see if i did in fact fix the stereo but the wiring harness is completely different on the new stereo and i dont feel like cutting any wires. Anywho, is there a way to test it without hooking it up? I tried to hook the 2 power wires off the connector on the stereo to my car battery but it didnt even power on, which it was before it was taken out, i just couldnt put in the faceplate. Do i have to do anything with the remote control wire? there's also one called Accy and Ill. Can anyone help?? The deck is a pioneer by the way.