05 Dodge Dakota, Alpine CDA 9835 Wiring
Printed From: the12volt.com
Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=60447
Printed Date: July 07, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Topic: 05 Dodge Dakota, Alpine CDA 9835 Wiring
Posted By: 3l33t
Subject: 05 Dodge Dakota, Alpine CDA 9835 Wiring
Date Posted: July 31, 2005 at 10:17 PM
Hello All, I have an 05 Dakota that I'm trying to install an Alpine CDA 9835 into. I have a wire harness for the radio; however the stock Dodge connector doesn't have a wire going to where the ignition wire is on the harness (red). So my question is where am I supposed to connect that wire to so that it will turn on. Also, this deck says that it requires a direct connection to the battery, is this really necessary or can it be tied into the +12V battery behind the dash? Thanks a lot for the help guys, I really appreciate it!
Replies:
Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: July 31, 2005 at 10:25 PM
Yes, it's necessary to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Run a 10 gauge wire directly to the battery. Find a place where you can snake it through a grommet in the firewall, and use a fuse as directed in the instructions. The switched red wire can go to any 12 volt switched source under the dash. Use a multimeter set to DC volts, and probe connections using the key to turn on/off the ignition. The switched source will go off when the key is off.
-------------
Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.
Posted By: 3l33t
Date Posted: August 01, 2005 at 8:28 PM
I got er done :) Hooked the switched 12V into the 12V utility outlet. Thx
|