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Old 07-04-2007, 07:18 AM
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Can free hanging Radio Wires kill battery?
Im not good with radios and what have you so I don't know. Radio stolen, wires left dangling, car running through batteries.

Just want to confirm whether or not this is possible.

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Old 07-04-2007, 07:47 AM
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No they won't kill the battery.
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Thanks for the feedback!
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You might want to insulate any exposed wires.
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Old 07-04-2007, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Squirrel82
You might want to insulate any exposed wires.
Will do.

Should there be a concern with the HOT wire not being grounded through a radio? Provided there is no source attached, there shouldn't be any draw on power right? A little electrical tape and things should be cool until another radio's installed is what Im thinking.
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A hot wire will cause a short if comes in contact with the metal frame inside the dash.
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A short where? The overall electrical system? Should be checking fuses now?

For GP, what color is typically the hot wire? Aren't there two?
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pull radio fuse out... call it a day ? minus the 12volt constant wire.
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Old 07-04-2007, 06:28 PM
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put a new radio in
 
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Originally Posted by maxima985spd
put a new radio in
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