VW used a common ground and many amps don't like that.  You may have to run
separate grounds.

Did you check for continuity?

Mike

> From: "E.J. Lyall" <EJL78122@AOL.COM>
> Reply-To: EJL78122@AOL.COM
> Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 21:24:12 EST
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: rear speaker wiring
>
> hello all,
>
> i have a question about the rear speaker wiring of '84 vanagon.  I tried
> wiring speakers in the rear .  but the wires that are coming out of the
> ceiling are not functional for some reason.  I dont know if i am wiring the
> speakers wrong if they just dont work.  any help will be well appreciated .
> this list has given me a lot of information and a sense of pride in owning a
> vanagon.
>
> Thanks
> e.j.
> 1984 vanagon
> hbg, pa
>