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  1. 08-18-2007 03:30 PM #1
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    how to install a 12v radio in a 6v car?

     



    Hello,

    Theres anyway to install a 12volts car radio in a 6volts car without changing the complete sistem? I just wanted to keep the car running at 6volts as stock but install a radio and a lightr for 12volts.
    is that possible?

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  3. 08-18-2007 04:32 PM #2
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    You need one of these:

    http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/...r/inverter.jpg

    I don't think Radio Shack sells them any more.
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  4. 08-18-2007 05:01 PM #3
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    3 amperes is enought for a radio with cd plugged to 2 speakers (without any amplifier obvious)
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    U also need to be sure of the grounding of your particular car. Is it Positive ground or Negative ground.
    If it is positive ground u will have difficulty putting in a radio made today.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cape Cod Bob
    U also need to be sure of the grounding of your particular car. Is it Positive ground or Negative ground.
    If it is positive ground u will have difficulty putting in a radio made today.
    An inverter should take care of that problem besides the voltage difference.
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    i guess it's negative ground.
    the chassis is plug to the negative pole on the battery
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    That would make it a negative ground.
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