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Where is the ground wire for a DVD player?

Where is the ground wire for a DVD player?

Find the ground wire (-12 volt). In most cars, it is black. For your specific car, you can consult a reference chart (see Resources). Strip the ends off of the wire that is supposed to be connected to the parking brake, the ground for the dvd player and the ground wire from the car.

How much wire do you need for a DVD player?

You only need about 1/2 inch to 1/4 inch of exposed wire. Connect the three wires by twisting them together and covering them with an end cap if you have one, or electrical tape if you don’t.

How big of wire do you need for parking brake on DVD player?

Strip the ends off of the wire that is supposed to be connected to the parking brake, the ground for the dvd player and the ground wire from the car. You only need about 1/2 inch to 1/4 inch of exposed wire.

Why does a DVD player have to be in the parking break?

Obviously, a screen playing a dvd within view of the driver poses a real safety risk, so the manufacturers apply certain safeguards, in this case forcing you to wire your TV to the parking break in order to view the screen.

Find the ground wire (-12 volt). In most cars, it is black. For your specific car, you can consult a reference chart (see Resources). Strip the ends off of the wire that is supposed to be connected to the parking brake, the ground for the dvd player and the ground wire from the car.

You only need about 1/2 inch to 1/4 inch of exposed wire. Connect the three wires by twisting them together and covering them with an end cap if you have one, or electrical tape if you don’t.

Strip the ends off of the wire that is supposed to be connected to the parking brake, the ground for the dvd player and the ground wire from the car. You only need about 1/2 inch to 1/4 inch of exposed wire.

Obviously, a screen playing a dvd within view of the driver poses a real safety risk, so the manufacturers apply certain safeguards, in this case forcing you to wire your TV to the parking break in order to view the screen.

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Ruth Doyle