thanks for the replies, this is my setup: i got a 10 gauge lead from the battery with an inline 20a fuse. i used the factory ground wire from the alpine harness...........Its wierd as i was wiring everything the deck turned on before i was able to ground it (the decks works without being grounded). did i do something wrond or is this possible?...........Everything at this point works fine except for the problem with my clock. it still is very dim and it dims and then brightens with the blinker. also there is a little static and some noise. any suggestions and fixes would be great. thanks guys !!!

vin