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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 02:27 PM
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I recently bought the custom autosound radio..and I am having a few problems.. It works fine..but I cannot figure out where to connect the memory(orange) wire too. It is a 1980.. If anyone has any ideas..PLease elt me know..as I hate tuning and everything all the time! Thank You!! :withstupid:
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 03:10 PM
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Any circuit that is on all of the time. Courtesy,clock,lighter,glove box light etc.
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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What wires are those(colors) so I can splice and connect them.. Thanks!!
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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Can you run a new wire from the fuse box? Just tap into the BAT terminal.
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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So splice a new wire from the fuse box around and under to the dash to radio... Couldn't I also put it on the courtesy/radio fuse?
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 11:44 PM
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I spliced into the cigarette lighter. It has caused no problems whatsoever.
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Old Mar 28, 2004 | 02:52 PM
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OK.thanks, I think I 'll go that route!! :cheers:
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Old Mar 28, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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I spliced into the cigarette lighter. It has caused no problems whatsoever.
:iagree: That is exactly what I did and it works great with no problems.

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There may be a post on the fuse panel that is labeled batt. This should be live all the time. The lighter will work also
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