grounding problems?

[LOwrestling2001]

Hi
i just installed my deck in my S14...first off...the stock antenna plug is really weird on the s14 (two prong?)...how do u guys get around this to plug it into a single plug like usual. also...i hooked up the deck as usual with the harness like any normal deck install, but when i was putting back the console while screwing in the screw, it sparked (grounding problem?)...what can i do about this? thx

[S13Grl]

You have to buy a converter for your antenna. Check to make sure you didn't leave any wires exposed, and connect your ground to the back bracket. Did you use connectors or electrical tape?

[LOwrestling2001]

i used connectors, actually i figured it out, the antenna is the ground...it completes the circuit so that the radio can function..WHY does nissan have to have a diff plug hehe...anyhow yea i gotta go find one at a local store.

[uiuc240]

Originally posted by LOwrestling2001
Hi
i just installed my deck in my S14...first off...the stock antenna plug is really weird on the s14 (two prong?)...how do u guys get around this to plug it into a single plug like usual. also...i hooked up the deck as usual with the harness like any normal deck install, but when i was putting back the console while screwing in the screw, it sparked (grounding problem?)...what can i do about this? thx

If you left the antenna unplugged, that's your problem. It's part of the ground circuit.

Eric

[S13Grl]

Circuit city will have connectors for you.

[LOwrestling2001]

yea...uiuc hehe in my post right before urs..:) says i found the problem but thx tho ehehe

[uiuc240]

yep. look at the time. i was typing while you were posting. hehe!

Eric

[LOwrestling2001]

haha :) good one hehehe

[Big Body LX]

Originally posted by LOwrestling2001
WHY does nissan have to have a diff plug

It's not just Nissan.. All GM vehicles require an antenna adapter too.

[JerkFaceJason]

I've heard a rumor that you can just take off your antenna and ground the wires, making your entire car an antenna. would this work?