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Old 08-16-2010, 10:30 PM
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What Wire on head unit is powered when ignition is on???

someone please tell me?
 
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Old 08-16-2010, 10:38 PM
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Old 08-16-2010, 10:40 PM
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i didnt see a red.. is a o6 black coupe is there a position specifically with details? i see 2 black like 12 gauge looking wire going into the bottom corner?
 
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Old 08-17-2010, 07:40 AM
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Are you talking aftermarket DD or Stock HU?
 
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Old 08-17-2010, 10:53 AM
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stock head unit cus i need to tap into a wire that is powered only when the ignition is on to power a gauge and a switch box for my bag system
 
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Old 08-17-2010, 12:32 PM
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Cigarette lighter = accessory power.

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Old 08-17-2010, 01:17 PM
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ahaha mine doesnt work:/ will the one thats used for charging cell phones under the armrest be the same cus that one works on mine
 
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Old 08-17-2010, 01:18 PM
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and exactly how would i tap 3 wires into it. tell me a list of things i need to buy and how to do it pleasE!!!!
 
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Old 08-17-2010, 02:41 PM
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are you sure you are qualified for this install if you need a list?....j/k

Yes the armrest cig liter will be the same. Have you checked the fuse for the ones by the radio to see if they will work?
 
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Old 08-17-2010, 11:46 PM
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lol in not qualified. i ****ed **** up my radio or ac controls dont work after i snipped a wire.... doesnt work when i put it back together for somereason haha. and the cigarette lighter doesnt work only the one undrer ther armrest.
 
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Old 08-18-2010, 05:55 PM
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check the fuse. you may have blown something (shorted) when you cut the wire.
 
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