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| orthobiz |
 Aug 10 2010, 03:08 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,757 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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My 1974 came with a junkie Kenwood CD player that skips over every bump. I have a radio that came out of a 1975 914 but need advice please on installation. The Kenwood has a proprietary plug connected to a bunch of wires, maybe 7 or 8. I suspect the original Porsche wiring is cut to fit into the special plug that goes into the back of this monstrosity.
In looking at the original Blaupunkt radio, I only see 4 wires and a hole for the antenna connector. Wouldn't each speaker need two wires (total 4), a 12V hot wire and a ground for a minimum of 6? What's with the special plug coming out of the radio: is it only one of two speaker connectors (like the other one is missing?). Any help is appreciated. Paul |
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| Tom_T |
Aug 10 2010, 03:28 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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Just looked at my Motorola made VW4412 AM/FM/8-Track that was in my 914 since I bought it back in 75 - 4 wires Black, Blue, Red, White + round Antenna recepticle. I don't recall the colors to which color on the harness right now, but Curtis has that above.
Also, AA sells basketweave material & face plate backer if you want to get the vintage 914 radio plate look. Mine came with a plastic basketweave faceplate specifically cut to fit the radio & 914 dash, with the 1/2-round cut out at the top right for the glove box lock. |
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orthobiz Need Radio Installation Help, Please! Aug 10 2010, 03:08 PM
orthobiz The Kenwood.
Aug 10 2010, 03:09 PM orthobiz The Blaupunkt. Aug 10 2010, 03:13 PM jim_hoyland What are the wire colors ? They are somewhat unive... Aug 10 2010, 03:14 PM
orthobiz
What are the wire colors ? They are somewhat univ... Aug 10 2010, 03:18 PM orthobiz More... Aug 10 2010, 03:15 PM orthobiz Finally,
Two faceplates. Think I like the "i... Aug 10 2010, 03:17 PM vsg914 One wire goes to power, two to each speaker +, and... Aug 10 2010, 03:18 PM orthobiz Concerning the speakers, it just looks like 2 brow... Aug 10 2010, 03:25 PM kg6dxn That radio was made before the switch to floating ... Aug 10 2010, 03:39 PM orthobiz
That radio was made before the switch to floating... Aug 10 2010, 03:59 PM kg6dxn
That radio was made before the switch to floatin... Aug 10 2010, 04:23 PM orthobiz Could this be the connector? This would indicate t... Aug 10 2010, 04:11 PM kg6dxn
Could this be the connector? This would indicate ... Aug 10 2010, 04:26 PM orthobiz
I would not waste money on that connector. A stan... Aug 10 2010, 07:09 PM RJMII I have brown wires under my dash like that; they g... Aug 11 2010, 01:13 AM windforfun Mono. Best to wire speakers in series. What... Aug 11 2010, 10:38 AM orthobiz
Mono. Best to wire speakers in series. What... Aug 11 2010, 07:07 PM realred914 yup, mono, I had that once.
the time before stere... Aug 11 2010, 12:22 PM RJMII Here, you go; two wires in, and 4 out. (one pair i... Aug 11 2010, 09:05 PM windforfun Balance control (left to right)? Aug 12 2010, 05:01 PM |
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