Thanks, Tim. My two negative ground rear wires are different colors - a
hopeful sign I think ...

regards,

Tim

> -----Original Message-----
> From: TJ Hannink [mailto:tjhannink@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Friday, October 03, 2003 8:35 AM
> To: Tim Beidel
> Cc: Vanagon Mailing List
> Subject: Re: Definitive on the 87 not using a common ground for rear
> speakers
>
>
> Unplug the speaker connector from the back of the
> radio and do a resistance check between the two grey
> wires (-) for the rear speakers. If you get
> continuity, the wiring utilizes a common ground. If
> not, you should be able to use the current wiring with
> a new headend unit.
>
> FWIW, the wiring for the speakers in my '87 Camper do
> not share a common ground.
>
> Tim
>
> --- Tim Beidel <tbeidel@MAINE.RR.COM> wrote:
> > Others have said I should use a VOM to check for
> > myself. If I had a VOM (a voltage ohm meter?), what
> > should I look for? How do I use one to test these
> > wires? (I am sure I can borrow one from somebody).
>
>
> =====
> TJ Hannink
> Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
> Winter Park, Florida
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