I have recently purchased a Avic-F500BT and like it a lot, but to be able to use all of the functions I need to connect it's cradle power cable to a source of constant power, and I also need to find a good location for a brake wire which as I understand it just needs to be grounded. Where can I find a spot for grounding in the car?
My problem is I need to know if I can get easy access to the stereo power wire or would it be best to try to run it to the battery?
It's a good enough GPS system for me, but without these wires connected I don't have access to all of the functions it has to offer.
I am hoping I don't have to take the dash apart other then maybe removing the panel below the steering column which seems to be an easy enough process.

I hope this makes sense.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

don't ground it to the battery you'll have all sorts of issues with that. There are metal/chassis brackets all over the place in the G. connect to those.

 

Thanks for the reply.
I'm glade you told me that because I would have done that not knowing any better.
I'm a PC guy but a complete newb when it come to working on autos.
Would you be able to tell me where one of these brackets would be located so I know what I'm looking for?

Thanks

 

you COULD wire it to the battery but as stated its much easier to find a chassis ground

look behind the headunit for a solid metal

if you have a multimeter this would be a good place to put it to use

 

I wouldn't use the battery because you'll end up with a ton of engine noise issues down the road.