Grounding the head unit
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Grounding the head unit
So I just connected my pioneer wiring harness to a Metra Ford wiring harness tonight in preparation for installing a new head unit. When I hooked the grounds together I also added a second ground wire to the crimp that I can connected directly to the truck. Will this create ground loop since the head unit will be grounded through the factory harness and the additional wire I added?
Also, from what I have read the dash takes the sleeve bracket for the headunit, is this correct? (As opposed to screwing it in.)
Also, from what I have read the dash takes the sleeve bracket for the headunit, is this correct? (As opposed to screwing it in.)
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You can't have too many grounds. The closer in voltage the head unit is to what any other component can get, the less voltage differential (ground loop).
A lot of apps use the cage, but you can probably go either way if your willing to make brackets.
Also, welcome to the forums.
A lot of apps use the cage, but you can probably go either way if your willing to make brackets.
Also, welcome to the forums.
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