Posted by Ken (32.102.155.193) on April 23, 2001 at 00:06:47:
In Reply to: what are the wires for stereo posted by steve on April 20, 2001 at 20:51:49:
Steve, I'm not sure what your asking because of spelling/wording etc. Not trying to offend we all make mistakes. Here is a way to find some info.
Go back to this sites home page and click on...Links (left margin).
Then click on Mav Grabber/Comet GT info link.
Click on tech info then on wire diagrams and select #5.
Look at the radio line #137. Follow back to fuse block.
The fuse should be #6 a 15 or 20 amp size.
If your looking to power up a hi power amp from any constant (on) source, make sure to use an in line fuse close to this source for safety and not fuse any larger than recomended.
Wire should not be smaller than #14 if fused at 15 amp.
Remember safety so the car's not lost to fire should a short to ground occurr.
For reference, copper takes in excess of 2500 degrees to melt.If a short to ground would occurr on a length of #14 unprotected it will try to conduct a current near 75-100 amps.
The power at that instant would be roughly 12volts x 100 amps = 1200 watts. Enough to burn up the wire and start a fire. You can see the importance of fusing.
Please keep in mind I'm not trying to impress but to explain a little to help everyone.
As others have said get some sort of test light to help sort out what your looking for.
Best to you...Ken