I think that's my problem, does anybody know WHERE the factory amp is? I
can take it from there.
>From: "Bob Mankin" <bob@coralfarms.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>Subject: RE: DML: Re: head unit is fine, no continuity in wires
>Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 12:50:13 -0700
>
>
>Sorry I wasn't following this thread all the way through, but if you're
>replacing both the head unit and the factory amp, there is some jumpering
>you'll need to do at the amp stock amp location in order to make use of the
>factory wiring. Sounds like you're already beyond that, but something for
>future info.
>
>Somebody with one of those installer CDs could probably list the jumpers
>needed.
>
>Bob
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Josh
> > Battles
> > Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 12:05 PM
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: Re: head unit is fine, no continuity in wires
> >
> >
> >
> > ""Brian Tong"" <thedude807@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:BAY2-F92Tol3TYlUFdt0000b943@hotmail.com...
> > >
> > > How did you get the wires into the doors? Any shortcuts?
> > It's starting
> > to
> > > look like I'll be running wire. I just don't get it, what could I
> > possibly
> > > have disconnected/cut/screwed up?
> > >
> > > Sheesh. I'm just glad this is my own vehicle and not a customer.
> >
> > Well, through creative use of a coat hanger and electrical
> > tape I was able
> > to pull them through those little shorkel thingies that go
> > from the door to
> > the cab. I mounted my amp under the dash (don't ask, lots of
> > creativity
> > used here) and then ran the wires along the top of the carpet
> > to the sides
> > of the truck, then back. there's a hole in the cab where you
> > can pull the
> > stuff through. I had to actually remove the snorkels to find
> > out where
> > everything went. You can also use a continuity tester to
> > firure out which
> > wires go where. just clip one of the speaker leads, then
> > touch all the
> > other ones in the radio opening and see where you get the
> > noise and repeat
> > for each one...it's worked with good success for me in the past.
> >
> > --
> > - Josh
> > Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
> >
> >
>
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