[V8] V8 radio wiring

[urq]

... actually the "power antenna" is standard on all cars.  Most cars do have
an amplified antenna in each windshield (the dual diversity system), and the
power to the amplifiers is switched on and off by the head unit.  The power
signal also goes to the warning chime so that you don't exit the car with
the radio running.  IOW, the wiring will appear to be completely standard.  

On my second car a PO had the retractable antenna installed ... but the
thing wouldn't retract when the radio was turned off, and the reception
wasn't that good anyway.  When I went in to install the 10 disc CD changer
for the Gamma I actually went back to the windshield antennae ... from my
POV it works better.  Fortunately the coax just goes up the C-Pillar to the
amplifier between the left side inner trim ... and the power line moved from
the retractable unit back to the amp ... I did have to fish the wire back up
the C-pillar, but it wasn't too tough ...

If you are installing an aftermarket stereo you will need to do something
about the Bose speakers as well ... I've heard that you can buy an adapter
to drive the Bose speakers.  Some folks have simply replaced the speaker
drivers and run heavy gauge wiring to them.  

Steve B
San Jose, CA (USA)

-----Original Message-----

existing wires. The power antenna was an option and is not included  
in the factory wiring - so the odd wire back there is probably it. It  
is often red or blue or white. (no stars though:)