> Tom, > > The suggestion you received yesterday from another list member suggesting a > connection to the door lock module is correct. Even though your lock module > is disconnected you should still have power at the circuit breaker. For > added protection you should add an in-line fuse between the CD changer and > circuit breaker. > > The nearest ground connection is located at the top of the Lambda ECU. > Remove the cover for the electrical compartment behind the drivers seat and > you will find the ECU and its separate ground wire located directly above > the storage compartment. > > "We're here to help you" > > DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx> > Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Watkins Family <watbmv@xxxx> > To: DMC News list <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 8:09 PM > Subject: [DML] CD Changer > > > > I got my changer today and I do need to run a power and ground. I am > > installing it in the storage compartment behind the drivers seat. All > > the cords run well into the area where the computer module is. Can you > > simply attach the power and ground to the battery terminals? I'm not to > > confident with an exact place to grab the power from nor where to attach > > the ground with all the plastic underbody there, where is there a place > > for actual ground? > > > > I suppose I could splice into the power line going to the radio? (there > > is a built in fuse) since it is always live would this be a good idea? > > or should I tap into the fuse box somehow? The power wire is long > > enough to make it to the front of the car but the ground wire is shorter > > so I will have to find something in the rear deck area to ground it to. > > > > I did get a suggestion to tap into the door lock power but mine are > > disabled at the moment. Any advise would be appreciated > > > > Tom > > #05732 > > > > > > > > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > > moderator@xxxx > > > > >