 Aftermarket Stereo/Electrical, Where should power for stereo be routed? |
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| kontrabass47 |
 Jan 2 2012, 07:49 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 28-December 11 From: Mililani, HI Member No.: 13,945 Region Association: Hawaii  |
I have a 75 2.0, I was trying to put in a new aftermarket stereo, but found the red and yellow power leads were not connected to the fuse panel, or anywhere. Do I need to run these directly to the battery or where should it be patched into the fuse box? thanks
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| somd914 |
Jan 2 2012, 09:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
My stereo is wired directly to the battery, but that is because I don't want to have the ignition on to listen to the stereo while working on the car. Not sure which circuit the original wiring should be connected to.
If you connect directly to the battery, install a fuse close to the battery - This will prevent the possibility of a fire should the lead short between the battery and the underdash fuse (lead melts, potentially catches fire). |
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| windforfun |
Jan 2 2012, 09:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,057 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None 
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Straight to the battery. Fused at the battery. You might need a noise filter too. Radio Shack. Put at the radio.
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| phatnine11 |
Jan 2 2012, 10:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 286 Joined: 22-March 05 From: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Member No.: 3,798 |
Kontrabass47,
The radio should have included either wiring information or a wiring diagram. One of your power leads should be connected to a 12V, non-switched power source. The other lead should go to a switched power lead ( a power source that is only on when the key is in the "ON" position). A test light is your friend when doing these kind of installs. Good luck, Phatnine11 |
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| tadink |
Jan 2 2012, 10:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 379 Joined: 28-December 09 From: Napa Member No.: 11,181 Region Association: Northern California |
you know - I'd prefer to NOT have to remember to turn the radio off when the ignition is turned off - I appreciate having noise while working on the car, but my 70's disco-boom-box serves that need!
so, having already shown my disco duds, where should you tap into the fuse box for the radio? td |
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