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Author Topic: No wonder Mid is crazy...  (Read 815 times)

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No wonder Mid is crazy...
« on: April, 06, 2009, 01:39:51 AM »
This electric stuff will drive anybody nuts!!  Just hooked up all the new stereo equipment last night for a test run before final installation and mounting.  Radio no worky.  Amp no worky.  Duane no happy. :expl  I guess tonight is gonna involve a test light and some fuses.  Hmm, probably should have waited to put those seats back in.
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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #1 on: April, 06, 2009, 05:20:24 AM »
Take your doors off.  It'll make it easier.
   

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #2 on: April, 06, 2009, 06:33:23 AM »
Shut your door gap.

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #3 on: April, 06, 2009, 07:01:18 AM »
Did you turn the key to on or acc? :danc
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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #4 on: April, 06, 2009, 07:35:10 AM »
Most modern stuff will not work if both the keyed 12v and the constant 12v are not connected. Very good grounds are also a must.
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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #5 on: April, 06, 2009, 07:48:20 AM »
Screw it and get an iPod.  Problem solved.

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #6 on: April, 06, 2009, 07:53:14 AM »
Did you turn the key to on or acc? :danc

Huh?!?!?

I had everything connected.  I probably blew some fuses or something while undoing the old stuff.  First order of business tonight will be to direct wire the stereo to the battery to make sure it will come on and then go from there..........CRAP, CRAP, CRAP.......I didn't put the positive cable back on last night...CRAP.
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Just joking.

Hey J, how am I supposed to listen to an Ipod if the radio doesn't work...DUH!!
« Last Edit: April, 06, 2009, 07:59:03 AM by blue65coupe »

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #7 on: April, 06, 2009, 08:08:35 AM »
Are you wiring the radio to be hot all the time or thru a switched power source?

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #8 on: April, 06, 2009, 08:12:40 AM »
Let's be clear here...I am not crazy; everyone else is. 

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #9 on: April, 06, 2009, 08:14:38 AM »
Damn, somebody has to go bail him out again..........

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #10 on: April, 06, 2009, 08:36:28 AM »
Both Pete.  Hot wire for memory and switched for actual power.  I'm gonna direct wire it tonight to make sure it's hot and then will track down problem.  Hey Mid, see if they can drop you by first.  At least with your arms wrapped you won't be able to mess anything up.  Wait, I've already done that.  Oh well, at least wear your foil hat.

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #11 on: April, 06, 2009, 10:14:24 AM »
Hey J, how am I supposed to listen to an Ipod if the radio doesn't work...DUH!!

Headphones.  Ya knucklehead.

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #12 on: April, 06, 2009, 10:31:23 AM »
So, did you check for power at the switched wire?

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #13 on: April, 06, 2009, 11:05:15 AM »
It's 2 o'clock on a WORK day Pete.  We're still AT work.  Unliked you "retired" types....  :cry

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #14 on: April, 06, 2009, 11:57:00 AM »
Ya, that must really suck. But....when I did work, I had now time for posting.....hmmmmm. Just how much "work" is being done?

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #15 on: April, 06, 2009, 12:57:50 PM »
Notice I just said "At work",  not necessarily "working"...

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #16 on: April, 06, 2009, 01:12:11 PM »
Someone posted bail, but the drugs havne't warn of jest yet...I'm sooo sleeadflfdmw0u9[gf

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #17 on: April, 06, 2009, 04:50:39 PM »
Yo mid, need some info.  Got everything running by straightwiring.  I tried to tap into the power line that the previous "installer" had used.  It was spliced into what appears to be a green wire on the inside of the firewall from the main harness.  Without ripping out the whole back of the dash, I can't figure out what this wire goes to.  BTW, the old "constant power" wire that was spliced is completely dead.  Can't get any juice.  My freakin' int. lights are out also now and the fuses are good.  Any ideas?

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #18 on: April, 06, 2009, 05:06:59 PM »
There is no solid green wire in a 65, except for the brake light switch.  The main power in a 65 is a black/orange stripe, and is quite a bit thicker than all the rest.  It is tied to a thick yellow wire that goes to the ignition switch (battery power).  Similarly, there's a black/green thick wire that ties to the ignition ACC line, and is fused.  This is all for a standard harness.

If your harness is aftermarket, then I can't help you.  If it is a stock harness, I recommend that you send it out for a quality refurbishment...it  appears to be POedified.

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #19 on: April, 06, 2009, 05:11:00 PM »
Is there a green wire between the windshield wiper motor and the switch and something in the seat belt warning area?
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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #20 on: April, 06, 2009, 05:59:15 PM »
Step on the brake and see if the radio comes on.

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #21 on: April, 06, 2009, 06:08:04 PM »
Hmm, well, I guess I'll find out if I got a problem when I try to crank it tomorrow.  The harness is original and I'm just jonesin to rip it out...I'll let you know.  Int. courtesy lights still don't work but the stereo is jammin!!  I tied the power into the fuse box until further investigation.  As for the colors...I forgot to mention I'm color blind and it's kinda shadowy under the dash there.  Thanks for the input and I'll shoot you a note if my car fries.  On a lighter note, anybody have any ideas what to do with this radio?!?!?!?  I'm thinking a custom console that sits right under the dash.  Glovebox would be cool but would definitely take some reinforcing.

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #22 on: April, 06, 2009, 06:11:39 PM »
It shouldn't Rick.  This line is the one the PI had it hooked to and it worked normally.  I guess I blew something when disconnecting and will try to check for another fuse location tomorrow.  Maybe blew an inline.

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #23 on: April, 06, 2009, 06:22:18 PM »
 As for the colors...I forgot to mention I'm color blind and it's kinda shadowy under the dash there.  

Should I say anything or not....hmmmmm.....nah, I refuse to pick on someone with a handicap. I mean, just because he is color blind and working in the dark, I will not condemn him for not having any idea what color he has others looking for........no, I just will keep my mouth shut.

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Re: No wonder Mid is crazy...
« Reply #24 on: April, 06, 2009, 06:30:46 PM »
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