LoudPackRacing Posted September 4, 2015 Report Posted September 4, 2015 I have a 1980 firebird that I'm trying install a radio into and the previous owner cut the factory radio harness and rand his own power wire without a 12 volt constant. I want to scrap all this and run a new power wire and new 12 volt constant.how can I do this?
reedal Posted September 4, 2015 Report Posted September 4, 2015 Find a good ground. Run a 12v constant. Buy something like this for your accessory/ignition wire http://m.advanceautoparts.com/mt/shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/bussmann-atm-fuse-tap-10-amps-bp-hhh-rp/5080114-p?cm_mmc=PLA-_-Google-_-GPLA-_-5080114&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=5080114&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw=&iv_=__iv_p_1_a_214327102_g_12425515822_w_kwd-61865531738_h_9007525_ii__d_m_v__n_g_x_pla_y_6201684_f_online_o_5080114_z_US_i_en_j_61865531738_s__vi__&gclid=CJrX_7Tf3ccCFQ8YHwodteIDbA&un_jtt_v_cookiecheck=on&un_jtt_redirect=un_jtt_iosV#utm_source=pla&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=gpla&utm_content=5080114 SMD Tool Map https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/193176-smd-tool-map-new-november-2014/ Build log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197217-reeds-03-tahoe-hat-sqaq-singer-xs-shca-cockbox-80prs/?page=32
LoudPackRacing Posted September 4, 2015 Author Report Posted September 4, 2015 Find a good ground. Run a 12v constant. Buy something like this for your accessory/ignition wire http://m.advanceautoparts.com/mt/shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/bussmann-atm-fuse-tap-10-amps-bp-hhh-rp/5080114-p?cm_mmc=PLA-_-Google-_-GPLA-_-5080114&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=5080114&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw=&iv_=__iv_p_1_a_214327102_g_12425515822_w_kwd-61865531738_h_9007525_ii__d_m_v__n_g_x_pla_y_6201684_f_online_o_5080114_z_US_i_en_j_61865531738_s__vi__&gclid=CJrX_7Tf3ccCFQ8YHwodteIDbA&un_jtt_v_cookiecheck=on&un_jtt_redirect=un_jtt_iosV#utm_source=pla&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=gpla&utm_content=5080114 What do I connect the 12 volt constant to? The battery or a fise?
reedal Posted September 4, 2015 Report Posted September 4, 2015 The battery, with an in-line fuse. Whatever size fuse your head unit has on the back (I think they're usually 10A) buy an AGL fuse of the same size and a holder for it. They should have that at any auto parts store as well. SMD Tool Map https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/193176-smd-tool-map-new-november-2014/ Build log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197217-reeds-03-tahoe-hat-sqaq-singer-xs-shca-cockbox-80prs/?page=32
White Lightning Posted September 5, 2015 Report Posted September 5, 2015 With it being atleast an 80 model ... you should be able to trace back to the fuse panel, find the fused constant and the fused switched you need and rewire from there ... A wiring diagram for this car should still be found at your local parts store. Kenwood / HELIX / Linear Power (For The Love Of Music) / Brutal Sounds / OverKill Electric Co Questions About Sound Quality ?? Try Here ... Sound Quality, What does it REALLY mean ?? SMD SOTM Winner "White Lightning" 1997 GMT400 Chevy Silverado "The Green Dickle" 1994 GMT400 Chevy "Phantom Dually" Randal's 2007 Chevy Avalanche (we haven't named this one yet) Dylan's "Brutal" 17 Chevy Cruze RS Hatch
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