Can free hanging Radio Wires kill battery?

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Jul 4, 2007 | 07:18 AM
  #1  
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.

Thanks,
Capitone
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Jul 4, 2007 | 07:47 AM
  #2  
No they won't kill the battery.
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Jul 4, 2007 | 08:03 AM
  #3  
Thanks for the feedback!
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Jul 4, 2007 | 08:06 AM
  #4  
You might want to insulate any exposed wires.
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Jul 4, 2007 | 08:27 AM
  #5  
Quote: 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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Jul 4, 2007 | 08:34 AM
  #6  
A hot wire will cause a short if comes in contact with the metal frame inside the dash.
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Jul 4, 2007 | 08:44 AM
  #7  
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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Jul 4, 2007 | 11:12 AM
  #8  
pull radio fuse out... call it a day ? minus the 12volt constant wire.
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Jul 4, 2007 | 06:28 PM
  #9  
put a new radio in
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Jul 5, 2007 | 07:42 AM
  #10  
Quote: put a new radio in
Did you photoshop your license plate in your sig?
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