Help with Stereo Install
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Help with Stereo Install
I removed my factory stereo from my 65 and need some assistance in hooking up my new Custom Sound radio. I am not sure what wires to connect to the Custom Sound connections. Can anyone help?
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there shouldn't be that many connections to deal with. power, power antenna power, possibly power for the dash/display light, antenna coax lead, possible power for the memory if it is a digital radio, and the speaker wires (L, R, + ,-). might be other cables/wires for faders, preamps, CD players, MP3/Ipod players, etc.
hopefully you have a manual that came with the radio that identifies all of the various wires. shouldn't be too hard to figure which wire connects to what of your old radio's connections. if the new radio has plug-in connectors, you might even check to see if there is a wiring harness adapter that will mate your wires to the original radio's connectors.
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hopefully you have a manual that came with the radio that identifies all of the various wires. shouldn't be too hard to figure which wire connects to what of your old radio's connections. if the new radio has plug-in connectors, you might even check to see if there is a wiring harness adapter that will mate your wires to the original radio's connectors.
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Thanks, I am down to everything but the constant power and the power tied to the ignition, not sure maybe I have to run the constant power as I am guessing the original wiring may have all been through the ignition since there was no need for memeory.
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Originally Posted by magicv8
How many speakers are you connecting to the CAS stereo? Most of them support 4 speakers. They have a "floating ground" and you have to run 2 wires to each speaker.
You do need to connect at least 2 speakers.
You do need to connect at least 2 speakers.
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Originally Posted by wmf62
i suggest you try the clock power lead for the constant power source, it's right there in the neighborhood... switched power can go to your ignition switch...
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If it is a Custom AutoSound here is the wiring diagram.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...7/custom01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...7/custom01.jpg
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Originally Posted by LB66383
There is a male connector plug in the bottom center of the fuse box that is hot all the time. You can connect the memory lead to that.
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Originally Posted by paul67
If it is a Custom AutoSound here is the wiring diagram.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...7/custom01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...7/custom01.jpg
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I found that the Mid America aftermarket unit that I installed would drain my battery so after the install, I always ended up disconnecting it if the car were to sit for more than a couple days.
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Originally Posted by kenEDMUNDS
Connect your switched 12 volt lead to the yellow wire in the orignal radio plug.
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Originally Posted by teejake
Is there a way to tell which one of the wires from the original radio is the correct one to use, it seems like there is more than one?
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Originally Posted by teejake
Is there a way to tell which one of the wires from the original radio is the correct one to use, it seems like there is more than one?
