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Radio Connection?

Posted: 9/5/08 3:58pm Message 1 of 4
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Oklahoma City, OK - USA
Joined: 4/1/2007
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Vette(s): 1972 LS5 Convertible,Auto.Targa Blue with Black Interior.
My 72 has a new wiring harness that has the original style radio connection with black yellow and grey wires. My wife bought me a new replacement stereo from Ecklers and it has individual wires. It has battery, Ignition and ground. I know black is ground but what about yellow and grey. Is one ignition and the other one battery? The yellow is hot when I turn the key on. All the other grey wires are for lights in the dash. I need help!!!!
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LonnieConfused



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Radio Connection?

Posted: 9/5/08 4:29pm Message 2 of 4
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Oklahoma City, OK - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 LS5 Convertible,Auto.Targa Blue with Black Interior.
I found an old post that said yellow is power and grey is illumination. Why does the new one have a battery and an ignition? Now I'm more confused.
Lonnie



Radio Connection?

Posted: 9/5/08 5:25pm Message 3 of 4
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
Ignition is to turn it on and off with the key in ignition or accessory position.
 
Battery is to retain it's memory for time and station presets when turned off.



Radio Connection?

Posted: 9/6/08 7:12am Message 4 of 4
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Oklahoma City, OK - USA
Joined: 4/1/2007
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Vette(s): 1972 LS5 Convertible,Auto.Targa Blue with Black Interior.
Tied the battery to my clock and taped off the grey wire so no problem when lights are on. Got it working now.
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Lonnie



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