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03-03-2014, 01:37 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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installing a stereo in a yamaha drive help please
I am getting ready to install a stereo in my Yamaha drive. I guess I need to know where to start. What size and type of wire, fuses, reducers? I found some good threads that say where to hook everything up but I don't know what materials I need to start. Please help! Also do I use a dedicated battery for the stereo or just hook it to my battery pack. I have 4 12volt batteries in my cart. Where can I buy the materials that I need for the install? I want to put a switch in it as well to shut off power to the stereo. That is how it was installed in my old cart but I don't remember the installation process that was years ago.
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03-03-2014, 01:59 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Greenville , SC
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Re: installing a stereo in a yamaha drive help please
Hammertime I would def use a auxiliary battery for accessories (stereo, lights power point etc. ) The drives have a great spot for it . Here is a pic where I mounted my 12v deep cycle battery in mine (I've cleaned all the wires up since this pic was taken lol) . Already slots in the battery tray for hold downs and everything . As far as the stereo wiring 12 - 14ga . wire will work for all the power and grounds . Be sure to post pics of that overhead console . Curious to see how it sounds too. - Mayor
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03-03-2014, 02:05 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Re: installing a stereo in a yamaha drive help please
is there an actual wiring diagram? If you use a dedicated battery how much run time do you get out of it? Finally, I assume that I don't need a voltage reducer if I power it from a 12 volt battery? I am guessing a deep cell would work the best? is there an inline fuse? sorry for all of the questions. I will have this thing put together soon, I am finishing up a remodel on our master bathroom which is taking up all of my spare time! Still 0 degrees here so I am in no huge hurry to get it done but it will be warming up soon~!
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03-03-2014, 02:06 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: installing a stereo in a yamaha drive help please
do you just plug that into a charger when not in use? my old cart just drew off of the battery pack from what I remember
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03-03-2014, 02:42 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: installing a stereo in a yamaha drive help please
The run time will be great with a deep cycle . I've run my HID headlights and underbody lights all day long and stayed up strong .No reducer needed. So with your stereo you should be golden . I charge mine with a lil trickle charger when im charging the cart batteries . It's a "Battery Tender" so you can leave it hooked up and dont have to woory about over charging the battery. And far as I know there is no diagrams on that . Its pretty straight forward . - Mayor
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03-07-2014, 09:47 AM | #6 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Dec 2013
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Re: installing a stereo in a yamaha drive help please
You didn't mention the make of the stereo that you want to install but you can find wiring diagrams for a lot of after market radios on Google.
I installed a Clarion DB625 MP radio in my cart and found the Manual online. There is a wiring diagram in the Manual that is pretty typical for hooking up to power and speakers. With regards to the power I also would suggest a separate deep cycle battery to run your lights, turn signal switch (if you plan to add one) and your radio. Separate 12V ON/Off switches for the radio are readily available on ebay. |
03-07-2014, 10:01 AM | #7 |
Gone Wild
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Re: installing a stereo in a yamaha drive help please
any particular size for the deep cycle? just a 12volt deep cycle is that what I want?
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03-07-2014, 04:22 PM | #8 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: installing a stereo in a yamaha drive help please
This is what I'm using. I think I bought it at Lowes.
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