Yes, there are two wires coming off the new unit, one to go to Accessory (for power) and the other to battery (for memory) my problem is the Vanagon does not have an accessory wire at the radio location. Ellen
----Original Message Follows---- From: Trvlr2001@comcast.net To: Ellen in Oregon <elleninoregon@HOTMAIL.COM>, vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM CC: subaruvanagon@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: Wiring radio to accessory instead of battery? Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2007 18:03:40 +0000 If my ole foggy 60's memory serves me, ( I remember 67 like it was yesterday, but, it IS remembering yesterday that I have the problem with !! :o) There are two hot wire circuits to hook up on most? stereos. One goes to the switch circuit, & One goes to the bat. (always on circuit). So, I guess they're counting on the car battery being up to snuff ? Electrical / Stereo wizards please jump in. I'm curious too. best, John C... SLC, UT ps: buy KEP ;o) love ya Hobert !! :o) Ya know, seriously, the conversion lists,owe that Vanagon conversion, founding father)guy a lot !!! _________________________________________________________________ It’s tax season, make sure to follow these few simple tips http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/PreparationTips/PreparationTips.aspx?icid=HMMartagline |
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