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General => Car audio => Topic started by: Rodreguez on 04 October 2003, 00:40

Title: Missing Ignition wire.
Post by: Rodreguez on 04 October 2003, 00:40

Any ideas for the best way to install an ignition feed to my radio? my MK2 doesnt have one.  

Cheers

Title: Re:Missing Ignition wire.
Post by: Dizzie on 04 October 2003, 05:52

off the ignition...  ;D

It's the pair of black ones coming off the plug. You could always just come off the big red one off your fan switch as that's only live when the ignition is on. Saves cutting and soldering the actual ignition wires then. Up to you. :)

Title: Re:Missing Ignition wire.
Post by: AdamB on 05 October 2003, 20:05

Dizzie's right there, but it may be worth buying yourself a cheap multimeter to find the right wire - they are a handy little tool to own - mine's been invaluble with the stereo system and other electrical gremlins that come with older cars.

Title: Re:Missing Ignition wire.
Post by: Dizzie on 05 October 2003, 21:24

I find soldering 2 wires to a bulb a cheaper volt meter ;D Just earth 1 wire and touch the other around on various terminals that you want to know if their live. it lights up when there's power - genius.

Title: Re:Missing Ignition wire.
Post by: AdamB on 05 October 2003, 21:34

good idea, but I need my multimeter for continuity checks, current flow, volt levels, etc. but thats a good alternative for feeds.

Title: Re:Missing Ignition wire.
Post by: kniterider on 05 October 2003, 22:39

couldnt find a ig power supply 2 stereo in my mk 2 took a feed off heat rear window feed which is only on when ig nit on

Title: Re:Missing Ignition wire.
Post by: AdamB on 06 October 2003, 12:37

Thats the same source I had to use on mine, and I have had no problems with it so far. The fuse is quite a high rating on it so it may be worth putting an in-line fuse in the feed though.

Title: Re:Missing Ignition wire.
Post by: free on 13 November 2003, 11:10

or you could be like me,,,, and just not have it!!!!!!!

Title: Re:Missing Ignition wire.
Post by: Blue MK2 on 13 November 2003, 21:09

easy....
Connect the (+) sterio lead with an in-line fuse to the black/red wire that goes into the fan switch. Remember to connect the memory lead with the (+) also.

now connect the (-) sterio lead to a good earth. (black wire on the fan switch)

Sorted ;)