1998 cadillac sts radio wiring

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Printed Date: May 03, 2024 at 9:05 PM

Topic: 1998 cadillac sts radio wiring

Posted By: samuelsteven
Subject: 1998 cadillac sts radio wiring
Date Posted: September 10, 2009 at 5:19 AM

Ok, So right now, I have the Peripheral GMAH32 adapter installed, but the modules do not let the radio sit all the way back in the dash. I originally bought this $169 adapter to be able to keep my Bose system with my after market head unit. Ive replaced all of my factory speakers with aftermarkets and an amp. Now I want to take the adapter out and just use a regular harness just to get me power to the radio and that way the radio can sit flush with the dash. I cant find the regular harness and I cant find any wire in the vehicle harness thats an ignition hot.. So, how can I do it? I was just gonna tap into the switched 12 volt wire, but I cant find one, I checked them all with my meter.

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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: September 10, 2009 at 6:21 AM

You will need to run a wire to the fuse box. You should be able to find a fuse that is hot with the key on and dead with the key off.

Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: September 10, 2009 at 8:06 AM

And make sure you use the dead side of the fuse...Meaning once you pull the fuse out ...One tab will have 12v...the other wont...Attach it to the side w/ no voltage...! Also...You can extend the wires...and leave the unit under the dash...I just did a 00 deville...And fished the wires up from under the dash for the harness...It was just long enough to plug in the rca's!

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