Radio Install questions Options

[djm914-6]

So I got these really cool speakers and housings in the mail the other day. Morph does a great job! I just ordered a Blauplunkt radio to go with them. Now I need to figure out how to hook it up. I know there are a couple of wired zip-tied under the dash, I'll try to figure out where they go and see if thay once powered a radio. If not, then what? Also, can one hide an antenna somewhere?

Any help on wires, installs, etc would be great.

Thanks,
David

[r_towle]

Take a volt meter.
Drop the fuse panel.
On the back, find an open male spade terminal that has constant power.
Find another one that has switched power.

From the radio you will have two leads..possibly three leads that require power.
ONE lead needs constant power...that is the memory lead.
The other lead (possibly blue) is for the power antenna...but in the newer units, it also needs switched power for the radio to function.
Third lead is switched main power.

All three of these lines need inline fuses.
Then you crimp a spade connector on them and route them to the fuse panel.
Route them up along the bottom edge of the dash...zip tie them to the harness.
DO NOT route them up and over the steering shaft...it is exposed and it WILL grab your wiring one of these day when making a turn.

Black goes to ground...I use one of the lower screws on the lower dash pad...crimp on a round connector.

Wiring for the speakers is different on most units...it will show you what to do. Tape off the leads you dont use...they have power when the radio is on and if they short out...it fries the radio.
Most systems are setup for four speakers...so you will have two that are not used.

The face plate is double sided taped on...just pry it off.
I cut the hole to fit...

There is a nut right behind the radio that you can use to bolt the strap to.

RIch