for those of you that have installed aftermarket DVD head unit
I'm wondering what the easiest way is to connect my new head unit to the park brake switch wiring. It needs input from the brake switch and park brake switch circuitry in order to exit black-out mode.
Bought an Alpine iXA-W404 on clearance last month from a big box store and (regretably) had them install it due to warranty concerns. If it s**** the bed, they're on the hook because I had it "professionally" installed.
I bought all the add-ons except for the nav from another source and had them put them in at the same time. (add-on amp, bluetooth, sirius). To get into the setup to pair my phone (or even set the time) the deck needs input from said circuits. I guess the installer didn't deem it necessary to hook them up because it isn't a dvd player. I took it back once due to a blown in-line fuse that should've been increased because of the add-on amp (KTP-445). The second time I went back, after I figured out the bluetooth issue, I just got my install money refunded from the manager.
So now I'm looking for a wiring diagram or a tip on the easiest place to splice into the park brake switch circuit. Seems silly, but I really want my hands-free phone..
anybody know a sneaky place, or at least the wire color? Failing this I guess I gotta start removing centre console... lazy old me.
`07 whitewater M5
Infinity Reference coaxial 6"x8" / Rockford Fosgate tweets up front
Infinity Kappa 2-way 6"x8" rear
45W x 4 RMS .. loud enough
cleanest 6 speaker system I've ever heard
adding 300W RMS 8" Infinity sub to rear cubby hole, cargo space is at a premium
I'm wondering what the easiest way is to connect my new head unit to the park brake switch wiring. It needs input from the brake switch and park brake switch circuitry in order to exit black-out mode.
Bought an Alpine iXA-W404 on clearance last month from a big box store and (regretably) had them install it due to warranty concerns. If it s**** the bed, they're on the hook because I had it "professionally" installed.
I bought all the add-ons except for the nav from another source and had them put them in at the same time. (add-on amp, bluetooth, sirius). To get into the setup to pair my phone (or even set the time) the deck needs input from said circuits. I guess the installer didn't deem it necessary to hook them up because it isn't a dvd player. I took it back once due to a blown in-line fuse that should've been increased because of the add-on amp (KTP-445). The second time I went back, after I figured out the bluetooth issue, I just got my install money refunded from the manager.
So now I'm looking for a wiring diagram or a tip on the easiest place to splice into the park brake switch circuit. Seems silly, but I really want my hands-free phone..
anybody know a sneaky place, or at least the wire color? Failing this I guess I gotta start removing centre console... lazy old me.
`07 whitewater M5
Infinity Reference coaxial 6"x8" / Rockford Fosgate tweets up front
Infinity Kappa 2-way 6"x8" rear
45W x 4 RMS .. loud enough
cleanest 6 speaker system I've ever heard
adding 300W RMS 8" Infinity sub to rear cubby hole, cargo space is at a premium
