Hello! Log in or Register   |  Help  |  Donate  |  Buy Shirts See all banner ads | Advertise on TheSamba.com  
TheSamba.com
 
Radio wiring choice
Forum Index -> Ghia Share: Facebook Twitter
Reply to topic
Print View
Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
quasimodo1
Samba Member


Joined: February 28, 2011
Posts: 24
Location: Shelby Twp, MI
quasimodo1 is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:02 am    Post subject: Radio wiring choice Reply with quote

Hey all, I don't think I have seen this posted. I am rewiring my 68 coupe and the factory radio has power and back light wires. The power wire is no problem. The blue back light wire can either go to the dash back light wires so they come on with them or with the power wire so the back light comes on with the radio. Both ways should work, but which way is like factory?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
retrowagen
Samba Member


Joined: October 11, 2004
Posts: 1856

retrowagen is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There was no "factory," as radios were never factory-fitted to Karmann-Ghias. They were always dealer- or owner-installed.

Period-correct, though, would have been just the red power line coming from the fuse box to the radio itself, so that the dial light is not on until the radio itself is turned on.
_________________
David Ruby
President, Karmann-Ghia World Club
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Eric&Barb
Samba Member


Joined: September 19, 2004
Posts: 24671
Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
Eric&Barb is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wire it to the headlight switch. That way the light is not always on and always burning out too soon.

VWs bought in Europe could be ordered with radio from factory.
_________________
In Stereo, Where Available!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
c21darrel
Samba Member


Joined: January 22, 2009
Posts: 8206
Location: San Dimas
c21darrel is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

headlight switch would also give it the dimmer function too, correct?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Eric&Barb
Samba Member


Joined: September 19, 2004
Posts: 24671
Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
Eric&Barb is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, if you connect it into the proper headlight terminal. Have never found that to be needed though.
_________________
In Stereo, Where Available!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
c21darrel
Samba Member


Joined: January 22, 2009
Posts: 8206
Location: San Dimas
c21darrel is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks, and yes not a big deal on a radio. Been adding gauges and would like the whole dash to dim/brighten all together.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Display posts from previous:   
Reply to topic    Forum Index -> Ghia All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

About | Help! | Advertise | Donate | Premium Membership | Privacy/Terms of Use | Contact Us | Site Map
Copyright © 1996-2023, Everett Barnes. All Rights Reserved.
Not affiliated with or sponsored by Volkswagen of America | Forum powered by phpBB
Links to eBay or other vendor sites may be affiliate links where the site receives compensation.