Re: Radio install question

["jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

A quick and "dirty" way to hook the radio up directly to the battery 
is to pull the fuse for the radio (#11). With a test light determine 
which side is the feed. Stick a wire with a spade terminal into the 
other, add an inline fuse and snake it through the compartment into 
the battery. I did this so when I shut the master switch off on my car 
the radio doesn't lose the time and the presets.
You don't need to remove the binnacle to reach the front left 
speaker, just patience. I find the best way to get into that area is 
to sit in the seat upside down with my head under the dash and my feet 
above the seatback. It helps to have an assistant to get the things 
you need or drop while you are in this position. Try not to drop the 
little nuts and washers into your face.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Hank Eskin" <henry@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I just got my Alpine CDA-7894 head unit to install, and due to the
> "V-drive" internal amp, it requires a direct connection to the 
battery, or
> some suitable high-current draw positive power source. Besides 
connecting
> directly to the battery, can anyone suggest an equivalent connection 
point
> in the electrical panel/fuse area? And don't worry, the lead 
already has an
> in-line 20A fuse.
> 
> Also, do I need to remove the binnacle to get to/replace the 
front/left
> speaker?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> -Hank Eskin #1619