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genhawk

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Posted: June 06, 2006 at 8:44 PM / IP Logged

I don't seem to have a 12v constant in what remains of my factory harness. 12v ignition I do have, but not having radio memory is super annoying.

Can I just run one straight through from the positive battery terminal? If I did, it would need an in-line fuse correct? If so, what kind?

Thanks in advance!

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Posted: June 06, 2006 at 8:50 PM / IP Logged

There is no problem in running your own lead directly from the battery, so long as you properly fuse it.

The fuse holder style can vary, however I recommend a simple spade fuse holder, and the fuse size will be dependant upon the wire size.

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Posted: June 06, 2006 at 8:57 PM / IP Logged

What kinda car you drive? Maybe we can help...

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Posted: June 06, 2006 at 9:13 PM / IP Logged

Have you checked the fuse for your factory lead? That may procure a constant again.

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Posted: June 06, 2006 at 9:15 PM / IP Logged

Silvrefox wrote:

What kinda car you drive? Maybe we can help...

Yes that info would be useful, and checking the fuse for the factory constant lead (fuse for the radio) should be your next step.

genhawk

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Posted: June 06, 2006 at 11:43 PM / IP Logged

Thanks, it's an 84 Nissan pickup, I tested all the harness wires with a meter but no 12v constant. No idea why, it looks like all the wires are there. I did check the fuse, and it's good, but maybe I'll try swapping it out with another one just in case.

I really can't understand why there isn't one...but since I got everything else working, oh well...

Other than the regular fusebox one I don't believe there are any other inline fuses. Is there somewhere else I should look?

Thanks for the replies!

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Posted: June 07, 2006 at 12:40 AM / IP Logged

I don't think your Nissan was prewired with a 12V constant at the radio harness. The radios that came in those trucks had analog tuners vs. digital tuners. There was no need for the radio to have 12V constant. Best thing to do if you haven't yet is run a wire from the fuse box or the battery .

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genhawk

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Posted: June 07, 2006 at 3:04 AM / IP Logged

OH! I guess that might explain why I couldn't find one, hehe.

I thought it was a user error, since I don't do this often.

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Posted: June 07, 2006 at 6:54 AM / IP Logged

In most Cars the constat fuse is in the engine. and the acc fuses are in the car.

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