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12V switched power for aftermarket stereo
Sunday, January 22, 2012 3:43 PM
I'm installing an aftermarket stereo into my 2004 LSS, what fuse should I tap into to get a switched 12V power source on the fuse box? I promise I used the search and read the stickys but nothing really. In my 03 Silverado I just tapped into the fuse marked as "radio" but there isn't such a fuse on the Cavalier. All help is appreciated, thanks.

Re: 12V switched power for aftermarket stereo
Sunday, January 22, 2012 3:52 PM
It has to be hot at all times, something that works with the key off.

I fuse tapped the windshield wiper fuse, works good.




Re: 12V switched power for aftermarket stereo
Sunday, January 22, 2012 4:14 PM
I was asking about the red wire, is that the one you're referring to? If so thanks ill give it a shot
Re: 12V switched power for aftermarket stereo
Sunday, January 22, 2012 4:59 PM
Red is usually the power or ignition wire for the deck, you want to run that wire to the fuse panel.

And in my original post I should have said hot with key on, engine off.

The yellow wire is the one that is hot at all times to keep your presents/time and such.




Re: 12V switched power for aftermarket stereo
Sunday, January 22, 2012 5:20 PM
Yes that's what I really meant "hot on ignition". Which fuse should I tap into
Re: 12V switched power for aftermarket stereo
Monday, January 23, 2012 8:24 AM
Wiper fuse is most commonly used. Just get an actual fuse tap, don't just cram the wire in there.


(tabs) wrote:
z yaaaa wrote:its not much fun trying to argue with a wall.
oh, trust us, we know

Re: 12V switched power for aftermarket stereo
Monday, January 23, 2012 1:57 PM
JLAudioCavalier wrote:Wiper fuse is most commonly used. Just get an actual fuse tap, don't just cram the wire in there.

Yes I used a fuse tap it came with the wire harness and the fuse I tapped into was thone marked ignition module works just
Re: 12V switched power for aftermarket stereo
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 3:43 PM
Whats wrong with the wire in the radio harness aside from its tininess?



Re: 12V switched power for aftermarket stereo
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 3:52 PM
TheSundownFire wrote:Whats wrong with the wire in the radio harness aside from its tininess?


00+ harnesses don't have one, dip@!#$. GOD why are you so damn STUPID?!?!?!


(tabs) wrote:
z yaaaa wrote:its not much fun trying to argue with a wall.
oh, trust us, we know

Re: 12V switched power for aftermarket stereo
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:38 AM
JLAudioCavalier wrote:
TheSundownFire wrote:Whats wrong with the wire in the radio harness aside from its tininess?


00+ harnesses don't have one, dip@!#$. GOD why are you so damn STUPID?!?!?!


I licked a lot of lead paint.



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