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      11-13-2012, 11:46 AM   #1
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Installing Tuner, Where to Tap for Positive?

Full disclosure, I am 100% newb when it comes to car audio/video. With that said, I'm going to install an Alpine HD tuner in conjunction with my Intravee. I have all the adapters necessary to tap into the factory antenna. However, one basic question is where to tap the power?

The manual here on page 7 shows it being connected to the positive terminal of the battery. I'm assuming it needs a constant positive source, but can't I simply tap into the positive wire of any trunk lights?

http://support.alpine-usa.com/produc...TUA-T550HD.pdf
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No, I tried finding a consistent o(in the trunk) with the wiring, and couldn't find any.
Your battery is right there, that works. You have have to run the power line up to the tuner.
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The center pin of the 3 pin CD changer connection is unswitched power.
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The center pin of the 3 pin CD changer connection is unswitched power.
Nice to know. Thanks.
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