Alpine Headunit Connection

[paddyboy15]

Here goes...

Basically, i have an Alpine CDA-9812rb, 4x60w power

It needs a direct power source from the Battery or fusebox apparantly.

I have connected everything up and am 99% sure i've done everything right apart from two things...

I've grounded the black ground wire from the unit to a bolt behind the dash, not sure if it is joined to the chassis but i think it is.

But my main problem is the separate yellow power wire with 20w attached fuse that needs a direct supply to the Battery of fuseblock.

It says on the wire to "connect directly to Battery or fuseblock".

I've connected it to the white and black wire of the cigarette lighter as i thought this would work.

I have no power from the headunit. is it because of this yellow power wire?

Or have i done something else wrong?

Please help me asap as its getting dark!!!

[DefiantFrog]

See answer in other thread.

Personally, I'd wait till the weekend to do it, that way you get a full day of light, and access to shops if you need anything. Don't do it in the dark, you'll just mess up somehow, and stress yourself out!