GM's R.A.P system and an amp

RAP has nothing to do with the remote turn on wire.

it is a system in GM cars that allows you to retain accessory power even wtih teh car shut off and the key in the OFF position.

i.e you stop at a store and turn the car off, the radio will keep playing, passenger gets out and goes in the store, radio still plays.

it will contuine to play until the drivers side door is opened or 10 minutes has passed.

with all speakers running off the amp, i've lost the RAP function since the amp is run off the ignition wire.

ok thanks

I checked with a volt meter today and couldnt find a good source for the remote wire, so I think my car must be wired differently

actually, i never used a volt meter...i assumed they were putting out 12 volts, probly arent.  I used an automotive lightbulb to test the sunfire as i couldnt find the voltmeter at the time...the bulb didnt glow as bright as if it was connected to a direct 12V source (meaning i never really thought about it not being 12V)  but it served its purpose...check it with a bulb if u have one.  I got some pics taken but They're on my buds computer so i gotta get em from him still.  The only wires i can remember are a couple on the bottom row....starting from the drivers side there is  black, Dark blue, light blue....other wires....and orange on the far passenger side which is constant power.  and i believe the second wire on the top from the drivers side is the yellow wire.  I'll try to get the pics as soon as i can. but try the light bulb.

Thank you Jazzy! I just spent about 2 hours going over the car becuase it was tickin me off trying to find a wire. I thought the antenna is in the window and has some box that improves reception, that must have power, take the rear deck off, test it, NOPE nothing there.

looks like i'm going to have to buy one of those boxes that you mentioned or the one that checks speaker levels and converts to a remote turn on.