Afternoon all.
Having some problems getting a new head unit working in my '81 T25.
The first issue was that there was no power coming from the "ignition live" (red) cable leading from the fuse box - After some fiting and failing, I decided to bypass that and instead wire directly to battery (main one as no liesure fitted) just to see if I could get it to work.
So, this is where I am now:
I now have the new head units ISO connector setup so that its permanent live (yellow) and ignition live (red) cables are joined together in a block connector and from the other end of that I have a further red cable (with an in-line 5amp fuse) going directly to the battery. The earth cable currently just terminates in another block connector (with nothing @ other end) - I also currently have no speakers connected as I am just trying to get the stupid thing to turn on.
With all that done, I have used a multimeter and proven that I have 12v coming out @ end of ISO connector before plugging it into the stereo - That being the case, I plug it in but sadly still a big fat nothing happens - The stereo will not power on
Am I missing something? Do I need to have a 'properly' grounded earth? I am quite stumped so looking some advice...
I am new to the forums and to the VW scene having recently aquired my first T25 so pretty much a complete novice @ everything.
Any help (pictures of how you have done it) would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
DB
Stereo Wiring
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Re: Stereo Wiring
You will not have a circuit for the electrickery to flow round if you do not have an earth!!
I think that you will find that it isn't a stupid thing.
Also, connect your speakers up before you turn it on.
I think that you will find that it isn't a stupid thing.
Also, connect your speakers up before you turn it on.
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Re: Stereo Wiring
Cheers for the advice - Have been told his now by a few people and am feeling very sheepish... DOH!
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SORTED - Re: Stereo Wiring
Hey all.
Stereo now sorted. Van currently in for a respray (going back to its roots of being brilliant orange (L20B)).
Once back, just a few small things to sort out - Like why fridge doesnt work and then its all go for the summer camping scene
DB
Stereo now sorted. Van currently in for a respray (going back to its roots of being brilliant orange (L20B)).
Once back, just a few small things to sort out - Like why fridge doesnt work and then its all go for the summer camping scene
DB