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Parts Needed For This Radio Install Parts REQUIRED for the install Description Dash installation kit Multi purpose General Motors Snap on in dash wire harness General Motors 1978 - 1988 You will need one antenna extension cable. Typical lengths: 6”, 1 ft, 3 ft 4 small washers
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Almost every reception problem is caused by one of two things: a bad ground on the antenna, or a bad antenna cable running from the antenna to the radio.
There are (2) parts to an antenna and you have to understand the antenna cable itself. Antenna cables are coaxial style cables. Coax cables have a thin center conductor wire at the center of the cable and an outer metal braid just under the plastic jacket of the cable. The center conductor carries the signal and the outer shield serves two purposes, it shields the inner conductor from radiated noises and acts as the negative voltage path. 99% of antenna reception problems can be traced to either one of these two parts of the antenna cable.
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Mounting the ECU
Find a suitable location for the ECU. Avoid any moving parts, places where moisture can arise, or locations near extreme heat. Locations such as under the front seats, or hanging from the rear package tray work the best.
Caution: The ECU must be mounted horizontal (less than 5). The gyro sensor is mounted inside the ECU and will not work properly when the unit is mounted on it’s side. Keep this in mind when choosing a mounting location.
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