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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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Default 68 radio power plug

I have found an original radio, with separate amplifier, for my 68. However, the power plug for it had been cut to fit an aftermarket radio at some time.
At the drivers side of the original is a plug pointing upwards with 3 connecters.
The one in the middle looks to be negative/ground.
I asume that the 2 others is for power and ilumination.

Can someone please point me in the right direction as I dont want to fry my new radio.

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Lars
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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Yellow = 12 volt switched power
Grey = dial-light illumination
Black = ground

This is from memory so I hope the colors are correct.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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Hi Lars,
'Lectric Limited' is reproducing the original stye connector with a pigtail to connect to your existing dash harness, if you're interested.
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Thanks for your replies.

Did find the yellow wire, which was spliced into the aftermarket radio as well as the black. Have to locate the grey wire.

Also found a new replacement connector at Lectric Limited. Thanks for the hint.

Will make an order for a new as well as new bulbs for the interior.
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