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1972ChevyGuy · 12-27-2003, 10:58 PM

Ok, i bought http://sm.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-...=0&cc=01&avf=N .... I got it all hooked up/wired fine and dandy until i try to play it without the truck on. Works with truck on and with key partially to right, but not on acc. What should i change to make it work on acc. I have one wire that stays hot all the time for my clock and the other goes dead when the truck is off.

*Randy70C-10* · 12-27-2003, 11:08 PM

You need to figure out which wire is hot when the key is in the acc position and split the red wire into that wire.

1972ChevyGuy · 12-27-2003, 11:19 PM

Randy, your a genius

and I'm dumb, lol. Didn't even think of that. All these posts persuaded me not to cut my doors and put speakers in so I kind of rigged up something for now. I built a box under both sides of the seats with 2 6X9s on the outside and 2 6.5s on the inside of each box. Put a 8" sub in the middle cause space was CRAMPED! Not really the best looking job but BOY does it sound better than my broke old 1 speaker cassete player

Andy4639 · 12-28-2003, 12:04 AM

Why not tie into fuse block? Take a test light and see what is on with the key in accessaries.

BobbyK · 12-28-2003, 03:20 AM

Tie your main power wire into the slot on the fuse boxed marked"radio".
It's hot with the key "on",key in "acc" postion and off when the key is off.
You'll need to tie into the "BAT" slot with one of your wires to keep the presets.

cdowns · 12-28-2003, 11:29 AM

yep i think that idea of hooking it into the radio slot is a good idea

1972ChevyGuy · 12-28-2003, 05:15 PM

Thanks for the replies, but my FB does not have a "radio" slot

The PO switched the boxes and nothing i labeled and I do not have a clue where the box came from. Good thing I have a Fluke and got it figured out. I appreciate the help guys

- Jeremy

gunnersm8 · 12-28-2003, 06:11 PM

i think i used my lighter wire for the hot.

12-27-2003, 10:58 PM	#1
1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	Stereo Hooked Up But Need HELP! Ok, i bought http://sm.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-...=0&cc=01&avf=N .... I got it all hooked up/wired fine and dandy until i try to play it without the truck on. Works with truck on and with key partially to right, but not on acc. What should i change to make it work on acc. I have one wire that stays hot all the time for my clock and the other goes dead when the truck is off.

12-28-2003, 12:04 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Fuse Block Why not tie into fuse block? Take a test light and see what is on with the key in accessaries. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-28-2003, 03:20 AM	#5
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Tie your main power wire into the slot on the fuse boxed marked"radio". It's hot with the key "on",key in "acc" postion and off when the key is off. You'll need to tie into the "BAT" slot with one of your wires to keep the presets. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

12-28-2003, 11:29 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	yep i think that idea of hooking it into the radio slot is a good idea __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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12-27-2003, 11:08 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	You need to figure out which wire is hot when the key is in the acc position and split the red wire into that wire.

12-27-2003, 11:19 PM	#3
1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	Randy, your a genius and I'm dumb, lol. Didn't even think of that. All these posts persuaded me not to cut my doors and put speakers in so I kind of rigged up something for now. I built a box under both sides of the seats with 2 6X9s on the outside and 2 6.5s on the inside of each box. Put a 8" sub in the middle cause space was CRAMPED! Not really the best looking job but BOY does it sound better than my broke old 1 speaker cassete player

12-28-2003, 05:15 PM	#7
1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	Thanks for the replies, but my FB does not have a "radio" slot The PO switched the boxes and nothing i labeled and I do not have a clue where the box came from. Good thing I have a Fluke and got it figured out. I appreciate the help guys - Jeremy

12-28-2003, 06:11 PM	#8
gunnersm8 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: virginia beach va Posts: 87	i think i used my lighter wire for the hot.



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