Common questions

How do you wire a radio straight to a battery?

How do you wire a radio straight to a battery?

Connect the radio to the battery by first clipping the alligator clip with the positive wires onto the battery’s positive terminal, then clipping on the negative wire to the negative terminal. Turn on your car stereo to operate it.

Why does my car radio stop working after I Turn Off the battery?

There are a few different reasons for a car radio to stop working after the battery has gone completely dead. The first, and by far most common, is that the radio has an anti-theft “feature” that kicks in whenever battery power is removed.

How to troubleshoot a car stereo that will not power?

Take a close look and make sure no wires are loose entering the harness. Make sure the harnesses are plugged into the car stereo. Trace back wiring from the car stereo’s control head power harness to the fuse block and verify that the wiring is all intact. If you encounter a fuse along the red wire, replace it.

Why is my aux battery not getting power?

If your having problems with your aux battery switch not getting power, check this out before going to a shop. If your having problems with your aux battery switch not getting power, check this out before going to a shop. Skip navigation Sign in Search Loading… Close This video is unavailable. RV Auxiliary battery switch not getting power?

What to do if your ignition switch is not working?

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Why does my amp not turn on when I Turn on the radio?

So if there is no power at the remote terminal on your amplifier, the next step is to check for power at the corresponding wire where it connects to the radio. If your amp is wired incorrectly, and the remote turn-on is connected instead to the power antenna wire on the head unit, you may find that the amp only powers on sometimes.

Why is my 12 volt generator not working?

The problem could be: 1 Dead batteries 2 Undercharged batteries 3 No water in the batteries 4 Loose battery connections 5 A burned-out fuse on the inverter/converter 6 Loose connections on the inverter/converter 7 A tripped breaker 8 Unplugged from shore power

Where to connect a wire to a switched 12v source?

I have the GM radio harness adapter but there is no red wire in the factory harness..only a 12v constant (clock/mem) and the speaker wires…no ground and no switched 12v source…both of which I had to run. I grounded the black wire to a sheet metal bracket under the dash..no problem there.

What happens when a 12 volt light does not work?

Your RV relies on its 12-volt electrical system to power like your water pump, lights, and other necessities. When it doesn’t work, it’s a major problem.

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Ruth Doyle