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12-29-2015, 05:30 PM | #1 |
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Stereo Install Remote allways Positive or Both
I installed a radio like you typically would in a car with a always positive and the remote to a switch. Should I only run to the switch and not have the always hot due to battery draw? If i have both to the switch I wont have any memory, correct?
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12-29-2015, 07:06 PM | #2 |
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Re: Stereo Install Remote allways Positive or Both
Correct. yellow to a switch will kill the memory/clock when the switch is in the off position
You still need to have the yellow wired up to make the stereo work. |
12-29-2015, 07:32 PM | #3 |
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Re: Stereo Install Remote allways Positive or Both
okay, i figured. I want to keep memory but I have read other threads where people just use a switch and no consistent power because they are afraid of the draw. How much can that really draw?
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12-29-2015, 07:35 PM | #4 |
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12-29-2015, 07:50 PM | #5 |
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Re: Stereo Install Remote allways Positive or Both
Yellow to constant 12v source to keep he clock and memory. Red to a switch tied into 12v power or to the ignition, black to ground.
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12-29-2015, 09:38 PM | #6 |
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Re: Stereo Install Remote allways Positive or Both
While the yellow wire will only draw a few milli-amps when the Radio is OFF, it will draw all of the Radio current when the Radio is ON, so make sure You use the appropriate gauge wire.
The issue is that the converter needs to be ON all of the time in order to Provide the stand-by power to the Radio. Best option is to use a Radio with non-volatile memory. Otherwise You can add a $5 48v relay so You can still turn Your accessories ON/OFF using the key switch while keeping the converter powered all the time for the constant +12v source. http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...ml#post1091955 |
11-09-2016, 08:05 PM | #7 |
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Re: Stereo Install Remote allways Positive or Both
Let's say you only have the radio and lights. Is it still beneficial to have a switch on the converter since it will be powered anyway for the memory (with the lights and radio having their own toggle switch already)?
Does the converter itself draw power? If so is it enough to just give up on radio memory and do without? Thanks. |
11-09-2016, 08:17 PM | #8 | |
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Re: Stereo Install Remote allways Positive or Both
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Your problem will only be when you crank the crap out of the stereo, that's where you use the current. My system is a JBL Bluetooth receiver and an Alpine amp, draws about the same as your setup when idle and not being used, don't worry.... |
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11-09-2016, 08:35 PM | #9 |
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Re: Stereo Install Remote allways Positive or Both
There are two other options:
1) Get a dc converter that has both constant and switched 12v outputs.You can also just leave the converter ON all the time as the draw is very small. |
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