Stereo Wiring

[Guest jetskijase]

HI All

Just wiring my stereo up, it all works i just ran test leads from battery.

 

So, i've found a 12v supply when the ignitions on but i need a 2volt constant feed for the memory etc.

 

What has everyone else done, this 2v was just a lead to the batt when testing and seemed ok (12v)

 

What you reckon.

 

 

Thanks

Jase

[Guest jetskijase]

Just Done a quick search

 

Only thing to come up with was to use a distribution block from maplins for your constant feeds.

 

So Is it ok to have a 12v live feed on the 2v line.

 

It Did work but dont want to melt anything.

[Guest docter fox]

also interested to know this

 

PS. I like the way you try it and then ask

[Guest jetskijase]

Doc

 

I did connect it really slowly!!!

 

And i couldn't wait, i'd just completed my amp and speakers in the boot and i just had to rig it up to try it.

 

And yes i nearly bought the garage down with a bit of g&r welcome to the jungle!!

Fantastic

[Guest chris brown]

Your car must be a lot quieter than mine if you can hear a radio when moving

[Guest turbo]

if you dont mind switching on and off from the set run a fused live streight from the battery and connect to both the memory live and ign. live

can be handy when using radio without the keys.

[Guest salty_monk]

Never heard of one needing a 2v feed... you sure it's not a 12v with a bit missing or misprint or something??

 

What's it from??

[Guest stu205]

me neither the only small voltage I know of is the 4v pre out for your amps??

[Guest Bernie]

I agree with the previous post, it must be a misprint in the instructions.

[Guest jetskijase]

it was in a max power thingy mag, will go with the 12v then i think.

 

Cheers

 

Jase

[Guest Cantbearsed]

Christ! If Lax Power printed it, it MUST be true...

 

You could always fit a shunt resistor.....

[Guest craig030774]

misprint in the instructions !

they ought to put it on video

[Guest craig030774]

sorry that wasnt constuctive

you shouls have a red wire that goes to switched live

and a yellow wire thatgoes to a pernament supply

if the radio loses its memory when you switch the ign off just swap the red and yellow ( they usually have bullet connectors to allow this)

[IanS]

Just a thought.

A lot of backup memories need about 1.2V min to remember.

Add in the volt drop of a regulator and you get a min of 2V to keep alive the momory.