Creating a Remote using your factory HU

customsuburb wrote: NO, I would use the ignition wire from behind the radio. It should be a yellow wire with a red stripe. This way you won't have to worry about forgetting to flip a switch everytime you turn your car.

this is the way i would do it

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true EXCEPT if the amp is subject to any kind of engine noise you have to listen to it all the time, even with the radio turned off.....which is why i suggested the 55000 from DEI...it does exactly what you want it to....generates a remote turn on voltage but is switched on and off with the head unit thru an AC detect circuit tapped off any speaker wire.....Kevin Gerry

Certified Electronics Technician

MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer

Classic Car Audio

since 1979

uz2bauto wrote: customsuburb wrote: NO, I would use the ignition wire from behind the radio. It should be a yellow wire with a red stripe. This way you won't have to worry about forgetting to flip a switch everytime you turn your car. this is the way i would do it

If I recall correctly, the newer dubs don't have the ignition wire behind the stereo.  Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

i am not a big vw guy but i think they do...i don't think you hook the power ant/rem. wire up to them though..i will look on a harness at work tomorrow and find out paint and body       

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