Coil radio connection?
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Topic: Coil radio connection?
Posted By: Frankenotter
Subject: Coil radio connection?
Date Posted: May-21-2013 at 12:01am
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When I was out on the lake last week I killed the engine and just wanted to have the radio on. However, If I turn the ignition (breaker/switch) off it kills the radio. When I turn it on I think the coil is energized. I put the multimeter on the posts of the coil with the ignition on and I was getting 6V. I'm slightly confused why its 6 and not 12V and wondering of the radio is wired improperly. I don't want my coil energized while km just floating along. Ideas? Chris ------------- 1999 Ski Nautique 196 |
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: May-21-2013 at 12:54am
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Can you just hook the radio up to one of the acc breakers? ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: Frankenotter
Date Posted: May-21-2013 at 3:34am
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I definitely could and probably will. I was just wondering if there was a reason for the way it is now. Based on how the radio was wired when I got the dash open, I wouldn't be surprised if the PO just picked the ignition switch at random. ------------- 1999 Ski Nautique 196 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-21-2013 at 6:47am
Yes, it's because you measured voltage incorrectly. Don't go to the negative post on the coil. It goes through the distributor to ground. Positive probe to the positive side of the coil. Negative probe to ground (engine block or equal). Also, you have the ballast resistor reducing voltage if you still have a point set and not an EI conversion. Try it again. You should get closer to 9 volts. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Frankenotter wrote:Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: May-21-2013 at 10:09am
I think this is pretty much standard practice. The radio has to get powered someplace and it's normally through the ignition switch unless you have some accessory switches. My boat was wired that way. I didn't have any accessory switches to wire it to so I opted for a new ignition switch with an ACC setting like your car has. My radio is wired through that ACC position now and I can listen to it without powering the ignition system. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: Frankenotter
Date Posted: May-21-2013 at 11:41am
Pete that makes complete sense now that you say it. ------------- 1999 Ski Nautique 196 |
Posted By: Frankenotter
Date Posted: May-21-2013 at 11:43am
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Thanks eddy, good to know you've done this as well. Ill take some pictures and post them here for others next time I get to the boat. Cheers! ------------- 1999 Ski Nautique 196 |