M1009 cd player install

[REDWOLF]

For the ones that have installed a radio in there M1009 where did you pull power from and what antenna did you use. Thanks.

 

[alburms311]

You can use one of the open 12v slots in the fuse box, http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?84687-where-to-find-12-volt-power. As far as an antenna, I just picked up one of the 2ft rubber ones at Advanced Auto and it works fine.

 

[jgb680]

I added an extra fuse box and pulled power from the battery. My radio is on a toggle switch from the fuse box. It's probably a little more complicated than necessary but the accessory setting on my ignition switch doesn't work. So I just use the toggle switch if I want to use the radion with out my m1008 running. I also used an amplified antenna that I mounted under the dash, this keeps you from having to cut any holes any where. You can buy one of these antennas at any auto parts store.

 

[sierrajcharlie]

I got switched power from the fuse panel and ran a wire thru a grommet to the "diamond" for my always on power. I used a 7 foot radio shak cb whip antenna with an adaptor from the cb end to the regular radio antenna plug. It really pulls in the stations.

 

[Warthog]

The ACC setting on the stock ignition switch doesn't work. You have to change out the cylinder.

If you do that you can tap off the wiper fuse.

Here is the thread.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?82247-My-new-ignition-switch-has-an-accessory-stop-but

So if you want your ACC setting to work like a civvy vehicle, change out the key cylinder, tap power off the wiper fuse and power a relay for an expanded fuse holder.

 

[topgun217]

Just ran mine from the fuse holder slot. Also went to Napa and bought an "add a fuse" and connected cigarette lighter also. For antenna I bought a

$14 antenna at auto zone and paited it black. Put antenna through one of the existing holes in the fiberglass and worked o
ut perfect.