Looking for advice. Bought a Custom Autosound replacement radio and need advice on how/where to connect the yellow(always on) wire. 64 convertible.
Thanks.
Radio replacement
Re: Radio replacement
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1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
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Re: Radio replacement
I don't know your technical background or how comfortable you are with reading Corvair wiring schematic diagrams. Your aftermarket radio likely requires both a switched (ignition switch control) and unswitched power source. The latter draws only a little power, but allows the radio electronics "memory", such as a clock display, favorite stations memory, etc. to "keep" those memory settings when the key is turned off.
The fuse block or cigarette lighter (previously mentioned) provide both continuous power taps and switched power (controlled by the ignition switch). The schematic wiring diagrams and the fuse block can provide the power taps you will need to support your new radio. Of course, the radio will also need a good GROUND connection and speaker connections.
The fuse block has several spade connectors that may be used to power the radio via the ignition switch, and to provide continuous unswitched power. A multimeter or test light may be helpful in confirming a power source connection, and whether or not it is switched on and off by the ignition switch.
I you have any specific questions, please let us know.
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The fuse block or cigarette lighter (previously mentioned) provide both continuous power taps and switched power (controlled by the ignition switch). The schematic wiring diagrams and the fuse block can provide the power taps you will need to support your new radio. Of course, the radio will also need a good GROUND connection and speaker connections.
The fuse block has several spade connectors that may be used to power the radio via the ignition switch, and to provide continuous unswitched power. A multimeter or test light may be helpful in confirming a power source connection, and whether or not it is switched on and off by the ignition switch.
I you have any specific questions, please let us know.
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Brad Bodie
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible