So today I decided to turn on my Wii, only to find that no picture comes up when I turn it on. The console itself is working, remotes turn on when I press buttons on them and when I insert a disc I can hear the system reading it. I'm positive it's on the right channel, and I've made sure that all the cables are plugged in where they're supposed to be, all to no avail. Do I just have faulty cords or am I doing something wrong? I'm not sure if this is useful, but I'll add it anyway. I've had my Wii since 2006 when it came out, and only had to send it in once last year for repair due to disc-reading issues.
I'm assuming you're using composite cables? They're the ones with the red, yellow, and white cords. If it's component it shouldn't be too different. Anyway, are you getting sound at all? Or is both the sound and the picture not working? I'd first suggest trying plugging the cables into another input, if available, or a different TV, just to test them. If that works then your TV has a problem. If that doesn't work, plug a device you know is working into the input usually used for the Wii. If it works without a problem, your Wii/the cables have the problem. If you've narrowed it down to the Wii or the cables then it's just time to buy new cables, sometimes they go. They shouldn't be too expensive if you buy them online or from Gamestop.
