Aftermarket radio for me and noticed that they connected the radio to run with the 12v socket. My socket shorted a couple of days ago and the radio stopped working. When I replaced the fuse, it started both started working again. My question is since I use the 12v socket for many things, would this now have a greater chance of shorting again. Would it best to connect the aftermarket radio to the radio fuse. Is that difficult. Thanks..

 

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Why would they not use the radio fuse in the first place? Sounds like a bad install, and I'd have them redo it correctly.

 

That was I was thinking.. Ill call them today to find out why they did it that way.. Is that a simple job. It took them last time 1hr.30min to do the radio.

 

well, when you remove the radio the stock power wire is right there... I have no idea why they didn't use that in the first place. It shouldn't take them long at all

 

I would have them remove it and bring it somewhere else to be properly wired. You could have a potential fire hazard on your hands if it keeps popping the fuses like that.