Comments on: Is my original 1967 Corvette radio to blame for malfunctioning dash lights? http://www.corvettepartsblog.com/63-67corvette/is-my-original-radio-to-blame-for-malfunctioning-dash-lights/ Corvette Parts Information, Technical Articles and more. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:30:42 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Corvette Parts http://www.corvettepartsblog.com/63-67corvette/is-my-original-radio-to-blame-for-malfunctioning-dash-lights/comment-page-1/#comment-9617 Corvette Parts Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:40:54 +0000 http://www.corvettepartsblog.com/?p=559#comment-9617 Bart, The grey wire would be connected to the interior lights. Originally the Corvette radio would light up when the Corvette's lights were switched on. The grey wire is what controlled that option. The retrosounds radio you purchased may not have that option. Bart,
The grey wire would be connected to the interior lights. Originally the Corvette radio would light up when the Corvette’s lights were switched on. The grey wire is what controlled that option. The retrosounds radio you purchased may not have that option.

]]> By: Bart Asher http://www.corvettepartsblog.com/63-67corvette/is-my-original-radio-to-blame-for-malfunctioning-dash-lights/comment-page-1/#comment-7229 Bart Asher Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:58:47 +0000 http://www.corvettepartsblog.com/?p=559#comment-7229 I have a 1968 Stingray. The original radio is dead. I bought a RetroSounds replacement radio. There is a harness that went into the original radio with yellow, black and grey wires. I would guess the black is the ground the yellow is the constant power; is the grey the ignition? I have a 1968 Stingray. The original radio is dead. I bought a RetroSounds replacement radio. There is a harness that went into the original radio with yellow, black and grey wires. I would guess the black is the ground the yellow is the constant power; is the grey the ignition?

]]> By: Corvette Parts http://www.corvettepartsblog.com/63-67corvette/is-my-original-radio-to-blame-for-malfunctioning-dash-lights/comment-page-1/#comment-481 Corvette Parts Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:22:10 +0000 http://www.corvettepartsblog.com/?p=559#comment-481 Rick, The best schematic I know of is from the Midyear <a href="http://www.zip-corvette.com/Zip/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=294" rel="nofollow">Corvette Assembly Manual</a>. I have only seen a few schematics available and that one is the best. My part number for the 1963-1982 <a href="http://www.zip-corvette.com/Zip/productr.asp?pf%5Fid=XR%2D123" rel="nofollow">Corvette Noise Suppressor</a> is XR-123. Thank you for the compliment we will keep up the good work, thank you for using Zip. Rick,
The best schematic I know of is from the Midyear Corvette Assembly Manual. I have only seen a few schematics available and that one is the best. My part number for the 1963-1982 Corvette Noise Suppressor is XR-123. Thank you for the compliment we will keep up the good work, thank you for using Zip.

]]> By: Rick Stephens http://www.corvettepartsblog.com/63-67corvette/is-my-original-radio-to-blame-for-malfunctioning-dash-lights/comment-page-1/#comment-474 Rick Stephens Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:41:08 +0000 http://www.corvettepartsblog.com/?p=559#comment-474 I have the braided wires and they are grounded as well. Can you suggest part numbers of these capacitors and where I might install them? I also would like to know where I might get a schematic drawing of the AM/FM powered antenna U69? I have used ZIP for years in several different restorations, keep up the good work. I have the braided wires and they are grounded as well. Can you suggest part numbers of these capacitors and where I might install them? I also would like to know where I might get a schematic drawing of the AM/FM powered antenna U69? I have used ZIP for years in several different restorations, keep up the good work.

]]> By: Corvette Parts http://www.corvettepartsblog.com/63-67corvette/is-my-original-radio-to-blame-for-malfunctioning-dash-lights/comment-page-1/#comment-464 Corvette Parts Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:26:35 +0000 http://www.corvettepartsblog.com/?p=559#comment-464 Rick, I am sorry to say that is how the Midyear <a href="http://www.zip-corvette.com/Zip/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=3" rel="nofollow">Corvette Radios</a> were. GM tried to improve this problem by adding the braided wires but this has been a problem since day one. There are some aftermarket capacitors which could help fix this problem. Rick,

I am sorry to say that is how the Midyear Corvette Radios were. GM tried to improve this problem by adding the braided wires but this has been a problem since day one. There are some aftermarket capacitors which could help fix this problem.

]]> By: Rick Stephens http://www.corvettepartsblog.com/63-67corvette/is-my-original-radio-to-blame-for-malfunctioning-dash-lights/comment-page-1/#comment-452 Rick Stephens Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:12:09 +0000 http://www.corvettepartsblog.com/?p=559#comment-452 I have a 1966 Corvette Convertible 427/425 with TI ignition. I have had two original radios (both restored) in the car and it plays perfectly sitting still. I have also purchased a restored antenna and replaced the cable. Once the car starts moving the signal drifts in and out and frequently goes away. The antenna bracket is grounded to the frame and there is no motor noise. This has been a costly and frustrating experience and I am looking for suggestions. I have a 1966 Corvette Convertible 427/425 with TI ignition. I have had two original radios (both restored) in the car and it plays perfectly sitting still. I have also purchased a restored antenna and replaced the cable. Once the car starts moving the signal drifts in and out and frequently goes away. The antenna bracket is grounded to the frame and there is no motor noise. This has been a costly and frustrating experience and I am looking for suggestions.

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