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Post by chimpboy »

Okay, two "diagrams" (aka "scrawls") depending on whether the convertor has a trigger or not.

Maybe Macca or somebody could take a look and see if he thinks what I have done to maintain memory is okay - I am using one of the existing (low current) 12V continuous wires PLUS the convertor to supply the continous power to the stereo.

The result of this is:

- when the key is on ACC, you have heaps of power coming from your new 12V source - up to 20A.
- when the ignition is off, you still have some power available using the old 12V convertor that's in the car (mainly for the stereo memory). This was not enough to run the stereo but it might be enough to run the CB - you'll have to suck it and see. If not, turning the key to ACC gives you the juice.

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The FAT wires on the left represent existing wiring in the car.

The wires to the stereo should have fuses in them as part of the stereo's wiring loom, same deal with the CB. Power the CB from the same point as the yellow wire to the stereo.

The whole system, 12V and 24V, should have a common ground.

Guys, if I have fugged up let me know and I'll edit the pics; I'd hate to leave crap on the board for some future sucker to find.

Jason
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Post by ORSM45 »

they look alright to me jason. by running the convertors in parallel gives it more current when needed. i like the idea.

im pretty sure that would work.

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Post by robbie »

cheers guys.. chimps wiring schematic worked a treat..

everything is sorted and stereo is going :cool:
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Post by ORSM45 »

sweet. good to 'hear'. man that was terrible.

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Post by robbie »

I found an unused 24 -> 12V 3A converter where I mounted the one I bought today...

works fine, dont know if I should keep it, or turf it..
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Post by dumbdunce »

robbie wrote:2nd alternator.. hmm.. now you're giving me some ideas..


dude, you don't even change your own oil!
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Post by ORSM45 »

you might aswell keep it. never know where you might need another constant 12V power source.

murphys law says when you throw it out youll need it.
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Post by robbie »

dumbdunce wrote:
robbie wrote:2nd alternator.. hmm.. now you're giving me some ideas..


dude, you don't even change your own oil!


of course I dont.. I didnt even do the wiring today, I paid someone to do it..

oh hail all mighty dumbdunce..
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Post by dumbdunce »

robbie wrote:oh hail all mighty dumbdunce..



:D :finger: :armsup: don't you forget it! :twisted:

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Post by robbie »

now get back to scrubbing those floors bitch! :lol: :armsup:
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Post by dumbdunce »

hell no! busy admiring my fulsik new signature!
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