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Radio wiring and control

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Re: Radio wiring and control
« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2017, 08:35:42 am »
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You can get around this a bit, possibly, by using the battery boost switch to supply power to the chassis battery if you are concerned about running down the chassis battery and/or get a volt meter to plug into a lighter plug to periodically check on the state of charge of the chassis battery,

..Mike

Two things to keep in mind.
If you use the radio or not after a while if you are parked in a campground for several weeks your engine battery voltage will be dropping and needs to be monitored.
You need a digital voltmeter as discussed.  The normal voltage is 12.7 and never let it drop below 12.1 volts.
You have several options Start your engine before it gets too low and recharge from alternator., charge with battery charge as Ron recommends or the very easiest way is to just turn on the little switch just left of steering wheel.
What your switch is a momentary and must be held on? Just change it to an on-off switch that you can buy in an auto parts store and is a direct replacement, the wires just slip on and off.
I turn this on after I'm parked for a about a week and leave it on for a few hours.
Or turn it on while you are using the radio if you are concerned.



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Re: Radio wiring and control
« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2017, 09:29:40 am »
first click on the ignition is auxiliary and activates power to your radio, back up monitor and more. The charging outlets work with the ignition totally off. Check your Ford manual. It should explain.
That is what I was thinking.

I handle many different vehicles where I volunteer.  The "Auxiliary" position for radio listening, on some vehicles is clicking once to the left.  With others it is clicking once to the right.

I wondered if Ford changed it from left to right.
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