Fixing Car Audio

mensoft · February 14, 2011

Hi All ,

I want to fix a audio setup to my car by myself . if i buy a car setup and a two seekers. i can fix the car speakers and do the wiring too . but my issue is how can i give the power . can some one tell me how to give the power connection. ( not starter way from the battery ) i want to cut off the power when i off the switch. so how can i find the location to where i have to connect the (+) wire ?

if some one can draw the basic digram and show me it will e very helpful .

Thanks

Edited February 14, 2011 by mensoft

harshansenadhir · February 14, 2011

On 2/14/2011 at 11:32 AM, mensoft said:

Hi All ,

I want to fix a audio setup to my car by myself . if i buy a car setup and a two seekers. i can fix the car speakers and do the wiring too . but my issue is how can i give the power . can some one tell me how to give the power connection. ( not starter way from the battery ) i want to cut off the power when i off the switch. so how can i find the location to where i have to connect the (+) wire ?

if some one can draw the basic digram and show me it will e very helpful .

Thanks

giving you a diagram wouldn't be possible as we're not certain about the model of the vehicle. However, a hint is you would require two types of (+)ve supplies (assuming it's (-)ve grounded vehicle).

That is a constant power line to power the memory and the clock and a power line from ACC(+) to power the setup. Get a test lamp for yourself and find out two types of (+)ve lines from the fuse board and wire the setup accordingly. Read the setup manual for which line requires a feed from constant supply and accessory supply.

Edit - if you find it bit difficult to grasp what I've said in short, best is to get a professional support or service as you might end up blowing the setup, leaving out set fire the vehicle.

Edited February 14, 2011 by harshansenadhir

mensoft · February 14, 2011

On 2/14/2011 at 11:57 AM, harshansenadhir said:

giving you a diagram wouldn't be possible as we're not certain about the model of the vehicle. However, a hint is you would require two types of (+)ve supplies (assuming it's (-)ve grounded vehicle).

That is a constant power line to power the memory and the clock and a power line from ACC(+) to power the setup. Get a test lamp for yourself and find out two types of (+)ve lines from the fuse board and wire the setup accordingly. Read the setup manual for which line requires a feed from constant supply and accessory supply.

Edit - if you find it bit difficult to grasp what I've said in short, best is to get a professional support or service as you might end up blowing the setup, leaving out set fire the vehicle.

Hi My car is Lancer A72 (1976) its already have a old radio fixed in but its not working and no speakers to see. so i want to just forget about that and fix a new one. not a very advance setup just a basic cd and radio player from peta market or a second hand used one even ok.

jdnet · February 14, 2011

Machan I'm not trying to offend you in anyway, but if you can't figure out which wire is the power, you should probably get a professional to do it.

harshansenadhir · February 14, 2011

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Edited February 14, 2011 by harshansenadhir

harshansenadhir · February 14, 2011

On 2/14/2011 at 12:11 PM, mensoft said:

Hi My car is Lancer A72 (1976) its already have a old radio fixed in but its not working and no speakers to see. so i want to just forget about that and fix a new one. not a very advance setup just a basic cd and radio player from peta market or a second hand used one even ok.

attached here with is the simplest wiring diagram I could come up with. Hope this helps and don't blame me if you get your setup burnt in the procedure.

kelum_wj · February 14, 2011

On 2/14/2011 at 12:28 PM, jdnet said:

Machan I'm not trying to offend you in anyway, but if you can't figure out which wire is the power, you should probably get a professional to do it.

+1 I too think it would be better if you get it installed by a professional bro

harshansenadhir · February 14, 2011

On 2/14/2011 at 12:28 PM, jdnet said:

Machan I'm not trying to offend you in anyway, but if you can't figure out which wire is the power, you should probably get a professional to do it.

and that's why my disclaimer to save my a$$ if he bust the setup of set fire the car up.

nexus · February 14, 2011

On 2/14/2011 at 12:28 PM, jdnet said:

Machan I'm not trying to offend you in anyway, but if you can't figure out which wire is the power, you should probably get a professional to do it.

nexus · February 14, 2011

On 2/14/2011 at 3:45 PM, harshansenadhir said:

and that's why my disclaimer to save my a$$ if he bust the setup of set fire the car up.

mensoft · February 15, 2011

On 2/14/2011 at 12:33 PM, harshansenadhir said:

attached here with is the simplest wiring diagram I could come up with. Hope this helps and don't blame me if you get your setup burnt in the procedure.

can you tell me what is the constant + and main + . i thought there is only 2 wires one is + and other one is - . and i want to cut of the + wire when i off the switch. but now I'm bit confuse .

VVTi · February 15, 2011

To be honest I am confused too... Think you should take the car to a pro and get it done.

The Stig · February 15, 2011

On 2/14/2011 at 12:11 PM, mensoft said:

Hi My car is Lancer A72 (1976) its already have a old radio fixed in but its not working and no speakers to see. so i want to just forget about that and fix a new one. not a very advance setup just a basic cd and radio player from peta market or a second hand used one even ok.

A radio that dousnt have any speakers ? Lol

Machan you will definitely need a multimeter for this job, You will have to open the fuse box and find a line that turns on with the ignition (or use the cigarette lighters line) and you will also need a line that stays on even when ignition is off for the memory functions in your radio.

If you have purchased a radio already you will have to take a pinout diagram and give the proper voltages, otherwise you could fry it !

This might sound complicated to you, cause it is

I so id go with JD's suggestion and find a professional for the job. any local electric shop or electric bass should be able to sort things out for you

The Stig · February 15, 2011

On 2/15/2011 at 4:58 AM, mensoft said:

can you tell me what is the constant + and main + . i thought there is only 2 wires one is + and other one is - . and i want to cut of the + wire when i off the switch. but now I'm bit confuse .

No bro. There is a line that turns on without the keys like the power line for your lights ( that should be the constant Power line for the memory clock)

And there is another line that only gives power when the ignition is turned on like the line for your lighter ( this should be the line attached to your radios main power)

Different cars came with different diagrams so its hard to tell what is what and considering that your car is a little old im pretty sure our makabass fellows have messed with your electricals. so the bast way to figure it out is by using a multi/volt meter and find a fuse that gives power always and one that gives power when the ignition is on

mensoft · February 15, 2011

On 2/15/2011 at 6:41 AM, The Stig said:

No bro. There is a line that turns on without the keys like the power line for your lights ( that should be the constant Power line for the memory clock)

And there is another line that only gives power when the ignition is turned on like the line for your lighter ( this should be the line attached to your radios main power)

Different cars came with different diagrams so its hard to tell what is what and considering that your car is a little old im pretty sure our makabass fellows have messed with your electricals. so the bast way to figure it out is by using a multi/volt meter and find a fuse that gives power always and one that gives power when the ignition is on

very clear. i got it . will try on this weekend .