Connecting a car radio is not the most difficult procedure. You can do it yourself. To perform the work does not require special skills, only basic knowledge of electrical engineering. Nevertheless, there are mistakes made by many drivers, which lead to undesirable consequences. They will be discussed in more detail.
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Do not connect by “poke method”
This advice can be given not only with regard to the car radio, but also any other electrical device. In this way, the car radio is connected in most cases in the absence of the original cover or unreadable pinout applied to it. Plugging in is often not only time-consuming, but also a dangerous process. In this case, the risk of burnout of the power track on the board or the amplifier chip is significantly increased.
Do not connect to the cigarette lighter
Another bad idea is to try to connect the radio to the cigarette lighter. When using the device at high volumes, the power will be insufficient. As a result, the sound will be greatly distorted and wheeze. The radio may even turn off spontaneously, and its settings will be lost.
To correctly connect the radio, you must understand what cables are allowed to use. Most manufacturers of audio equipment, including automotive, recommend using wires from 2 to 4 square meters. mm In section. Moreover, they should be connected directly to the battery terminals. It is allowed to put “plus” on the battery terminal, and “minus” on the body.
Do not connect the power cable and power cable together
It is strongly discouraged to use a power cable and a power cable in one strand. The need to connect a red cable is explained by the fact that when you get the ignition key, the device should automatically shut down as planned. It is more expedient to connect the yellow (power) cable to the battery. Such a solution will save all the settings.
If the listed wires are twisted together and connected in this form, the car radio will accelerate the discharge of the battery, including in the disconnected form. Of course, you can protect yourself from loss of charge by adding a pair of diode shields to the circuit. But this is not recommended in the most urgent way.
Not to mix up wires is easier than it might seem. Without exception, all manufacturers (even Chinese) adhere to a single standard for color marking.
The yellow power wire is stanchartno thicker than the rest. It connects directly to the battery terminals. The red wire goes to the "plus", the black - to the "minus".
An orange cable connects to the interior light, blue to the antenna, and blue and white to the amplifier. It is enough to remember this information only once to continue to prevent errors.
Keep thin wires away from power.
To correctly connect the radio, you must understand what cables are allowed to use. Most manufacturers of audio equipment, including automotive, recommend using wires from 2 to 4 square meters. mm In section. Moreover, they should be connected directly to the battery terminals. It is allowed to put “plus” on the battery terminal, and “minus” on the body.
Do not confuse polarity when connecting speakers
Some car owners when installing the radio confuse the polarity of the wires when connecting speakers.Avoiding such a mistake is very simple. You need to remember one elementary rule - wires with insulation, on which a strip of contrasting color is applied, go to "plus", and all monophonic ones - to "minus".
Despite the fact that all the errors listed are not critical and can only spoil the equipment in extreme circumstances, in the absence of confidence in their ability to do everything correctly, it is strongly recommended that you seek the help of experienced specialists who will quickly and better cope with the task of connecting to them car radio.
