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Old 08-27-2009 | 01:02 PM
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Default radio tap in for power...

does the radio have constant power?
i tapped into the power ont he radio to get my gauges lighted.

but now im having charging issues....do you think im drawing too much power from that? i got 3 gauges hooked up...

is it constant? when i turn off the car, it dont continue to run right?
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The radio has both constant and ignition controlled power depending on which wire you use. Besides, if you want to connect the gauge lighting, you should use the lighting circuit not an ignition or constant source. Wire colors are in the Monsoon FAQ sticky at the top of the forum.




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