
Clarion E950 - original R/C - Wiring
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Re: Clarion E950 - original R/C - Wiring
Thanks for that Ian
, most helpful.............3 power feeds? Unusual

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Re: Clarion E950 - original R/C - Wiring
Today 'cos the weather was agreeable, I finally got around to removing the Clarion. It has never worked anyway insofar as it turns on then helpfully displays CODE and will take no further part in any proceedings!
A work colleague has agreed to help with installing a Nakamichi replacement so before he realises exactly what he has got himself into, I'd best make a start.
First off, what the feck is this???

Wiring diagram says it's a choke coil. What does it do and do I need to retain it?
Second question ... The red main power wire takes feed from the clock! Can anyone recommend a better power source


A work colleague has agreed to help with installing a Nakamichi replacement so before he realises exactly what he has got himself into, I'd best make a start.
First off, what the feck is this???

Wiring diagram says it's a choke coil. What does it do and do I need to retain it?
Second question ... The red main power wire takes feed from the clock! Can anyone recommend a better power source


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Re: Clarion E950 - original R/C - Wiring
Dave,
The "Choke" (Inductor) was used to filter out/suppress high frequency interference which was caused mainly by Alternators producing AC current, modern systems have them built in.
As far as I remember, the Radio has 2 x pos feeds, one for the On/Off (normally Ignition Fed) & the other +permanent to keep clock/station settings etc.
The "Choke" (Inductor) was used to filter out/suppress high frequency interference which was caused mainly by Alternators producing AC current, modern systems have them built in.
As far as I remember, the Radio has 2 x pos feeds, one for the On/Off (normally Ignition Fed) & the other +permanent to keep clock/station settings etc.
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Re: Clarion E950 - original R/C - Wiring
Thnx Pete. I can see the two feeds on the wiring diagram. It's quite helpful that the radio wiring is still labelled (for the most part anyway) so that's a help. 

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Re: Clarion E950 - original R/C - Wiring
Taking the power feed from literally anywhere else has got to be better than using scotchlocks
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Re: Clarion E950 - original R/C - Wiring
In case it might be of help to anyone in the future, here is the service manual for the Clarion E950/E951 radio/cassette unit.
It was invaluable in fixing my "no FM radio" on my unit
It was invaluable in fixing my "no FM radio" on my unit

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Re: Clarion E950 - original R/C - Wiring
Great document Malcolm, thanks for posting, wherever did you find such a thing?
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Re: Clarion E950 - original R/C - Wiring
Fantastic resource thank you. Really appreciate you posting. My radio has the same issue of no FM. Do you know what was required to fix the problem?
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Re: Clarion E950 - original R/C - Wiring
Dave, as i remember the blue cable startet to pull out the folded elektrical antenna.