Re: [T3] Radio Wiring Question

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 19 Feb 2002, at 13:55, Jim Adney wrote:

> On 19 Feb 2002, at 13:57, WDBEAUMONT@prodigy.net wrote:
> 
> > I'm going to wire up a radio to my Square and the 
> > radio requires a hot lead with constant power for the 
> > clock and one that comes on when the ingition is on.  
> > Where should I look to draw power from?  Thanks,
> 
> The best thing to do is to get out your Bentley manual and see which fuse is
> designated for accessories in your year. Use that for the radio power. Use a
> voltmeter or test light to find another fuse that is live all the time for the
> clock.

I should add that if the clock digits still light up when you turn the key off, it 
will run your battery down in a few days. I bought a very cheap squareback 
once that way. I'm sure it would have been more if the owner had realized 
how simple their problem was. To be fair, I didn't realize what a good deal I 
had until later.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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