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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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1980 Stereo Wiring Problem

I put a CD player in my truck to replace the stock radio. We connected the memory wire to the clock wire in the dash which is hot all the time. The problem is everytime I start the truck I lose all my radio settings -- it seems like the starter is drawing energy from everything in the system. Does anyone have a tip on how to correct this?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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What does your starter have to do with it? Look for another 12V constant at the column or the fuse box.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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I second that sounds like you have bothe yellow and red from the radio conected to the ignition sorce.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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I used the cigarette lighter wire and added a small fuse for the constant supply. Works fine.
 
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