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Old Dec 26, 2002 | 04:07 PM
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Default Quick electrical help

Where should i hook up the wire on my sterio labled "night illumination" to. It is obiously so i can see the display at night. also there is a wire labed "back up B" which i believe might be the reason my radio does not keep any pre-sets after i turn the ignition off. The brand is Coustom Audio. any help apriciated :confused:
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Old Dec 26, 2002 | 04:13 PM
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Default Re: Quick electrical help (Cory1970)

Where should i hook up the wire on my sterio labled "night illumination" to.
headlight or dashlight circuit.

also there is a wire labed "back up B"
hot, as in constant 12-volt.


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Old Dec 26, 2002 | 07:34 PM
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Default Re: Quick electrical help (Brettmc)

Where should i hook up the wire on my sterio labled "night illumination" to.

headlight or dashlight circuit.

also there is a wire labed "back up B"

hot, as in constant 12-volt.


[Modified by Brettmc, 3:14 PM 12/26/2002]
:iagree:

In other words, hook the Backup B to your positive wire that goes to the clock.

Hook the illum to the positive wire that goes to one of the dash lights.
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