irishgirl2001 Unregistered guest | On my Ford OE head unit it would work without the ignition on or key in. I put in a JVC MP3 unit using a wiring adapter (JVC is ISO) and now the ignition has to be on to activate the unit (it will eject cds etc without). Is there a quick way to bypass the need for ignition to turn on the unit? |
Gold Member Username: GlasswolfNorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 4017 Registered: Dec-03 | sure. wire the ignition line from the head unit to a constant +12V line (like the memory wire has) instead of using a switched +12V line. then you have to remember to turn off the radio after you turn off the engine of course. |
Gold Member Username: GlasswolfNorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 4018 Registered: Dec-03 | here's how to wire the head unit using relays so it stays on until the car door is opened as well: http://www.the12volt.com/relays/page5.asp#drto |