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2003 Dodge Dakota

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
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Printed Date: May 11, 2025 at 2:05 AM


Topic: 2003 Dodge Dakota

Posted By: Forseti
Subject: 2003 Dodge Dakota
Date Posted: December 31, 2005 at 9:48 AM

I am installing a Alpine head unit into my truck. I found the constant +12 but when I looked for the +12 with key on I found that that wire has +6volt with key off and +12 with key on ..... whats the deal with that ?



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Posted By: seracis
Date Posted: December 31, 2005 at 10:52 AM
it should be a RED / white wire. 



Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: December 31, 2005 at 12:05 PM
why not use the Metra vehicle interface harness and do it properly??

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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979



Posted By: Forseti
Date Posted: December 31, 2005 at 12:20 PM
KGERRY ..... I HAVE the metra harness..... I decided to backprobe anyway... an I foung 6V at the red ignition/switched wire with the key out ... and 12v key on




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