12 volt switched power
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=80322
Printed Date: July 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Topic: 12 volt switched power
Posted By: dudeextrem
Subject: 12 volt switched power
Date Posted: July 15, 2006 at 12:19 PM
I need help locating a 12 volt switched power source for my new stereo, can anyone help w/ this? Thanks
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dudextrem
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Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: July 15, 2006 at 12:22 PM
Sure, it is the wire masquerading as one of the many in your vehicle......more info needed dude. What is the year, make and model of the vehicle please. You might also want to look to the <-------- side of the screen in the blue sidebar under vehicle wiring in the future. https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/vehicles.asp ------------- Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: jettagli03
Date Posted: July 15, 2006 at 12:27 PM
most cars have extra slots in the fuse box labeled "IGN" or "ACC" that you can easily tap into for a switched source if all else fails.
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Posted By: dudeextrem
Date Posted: July 15, 2006 at 1:07 PM
ok my vehicle is a 1985 Ford Ranger, and thanks for the help so far, also I am installing a Dual XDM6820 (not sure if that is needed or not) Thanks!!
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dudextrem
Posted By: dudeextrem
Date Posted: July 15, 2006 at 1:12 PM
ok, i just found the vehicles wiring chart ( https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/detail.asp?info=alarm&year=1983-85&make=Ford&model=Ranger&ID=17840&type=Stereo ) so according to this the switched is the yellow and black wire and the constant is the light green right?
again thanks for the help!!
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dudextrem
Posted By: dudeextrem
Date Posted: July 15, 2006 at 2:29 PM
sorry for posting alot, but i went into my truck and looked and there is no yellow/bland wire, and 2 light green ones, how do i tell the diff? also there is a grey and yellow wire, would that be it? THnksa!
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dudextrem
Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: July 15, 2006 at 7:20 PM
What you should do is test the wires with a multimeter to be sure. If you don't have one, you can get a cheap one from RadioShack. Otherwise if you hook something up wrong, you could possibly cause damage to your equipment/vehicle.
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