Radio Power Wire

[bassmaster1061]

I've already asked this question elsewhere but i was wondering if yall could tell me how to get to the stereo's power wire so i can splice it and add my cb's wire to it so they can run off the same fuse. thanks for the help.

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[ampresearch]

a DMM and a few second will tell you which wire is the main power

[mrkwns]

I'm in the same boat. I would like to find the power wire that is tied to the ignition to spice into to power my satellite radio.

Originally Posted by ampresearch

a DMM and a few second will tell you which wire is the main power

I tried the DMM and only found the one that is constant, none that are switched. I have the audiophile system, and was hoping to find a power out to the sub or amp(so that the satellite comes on and off with the radio power.), and had no luck there either.

Does anyone know the colorcode?

[mrainey889]

Radios on vehicles this new are most likely "power moded" via the vehicle communication bus. In other words, there is no wire that is "hot" when the ignition is on, and "low" when the ignition is off. Most things in the vehicle are connected directly to the vehicle battery and are told to turn on or off by the vehicle computer these days.

The good news is, there still should be several relays that are powered up when the ignition comes on, and power down with the ignition going off. Find one and tap in for your "ignition power."

Good Luck!
Mike