Which wire from the ignition

BandM · Apr 27, 2008

Hi Gang,
Fitting a radio later today, need advice on which colour wire i need to feed from on the back. I've an 1985 110 3.8 V8 van. Need to know which one is live after the first click, don't have a multimeter (I know I know, will need one evenyually!)

Had a look in the manuals but...I'm a bit thick!

Cheers

The Mad Hat Man · Apr 27, 2008

two things, BM.
first make yoself up a test lead with a 12volt light bulb and a pair of flying leads - brilliant device for checking live power.
secondly - if yu have a cigarette lighter, that is usully live on the first click, occasionally all the time.

bustersbus · Apr 27, 2008

Have a read of this fred and see if it helps

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/radio-wires-aaaaargghhhhh-45421.html

discomania · Apr 27, 2008

In my 1990 90 its not a first click feed its an always live feed as Daft mentioned.

The Mad Hat Man · Apr 27, 2008

yu can, of course, use an always live feed, it just means you need to remember to turn the radio off, else it will drain the battery.

bustersbus · Apr 27, 2008

If the wiring's the same as '91 defender, then you should have a
thick white (switched ignition)
thick brown (constant live)
Thick black (earth)

Which wire from the ignition

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