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glevii

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Posted: May 04, 2010 at 3:03 PM / IP Logged

I'm looking for some advice on how to utilize my stock head unit, while replacing everything else audio related in the vehicle. Really the only question I have is where is the best place to tap the 12 volt remote that I'll need to power the amplifiers and processors?

Vehicle is a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and the (base model) OEM head unit is remotely turned on via the vehicle's Can Link system. So, the OEM head unit won't supply a 12 volt remote out to power the amps with.

So, this potentially causes some issues. If I tap off of Ignition or Accessory I run into the problem of turn on/off pops. Of course I want to avoid that. I'll obviously need a relay. Is the Relay/Diode/Transistor delay circuit enough of a solution to eliminate the possibility of turn on/off pops? The real issue being that the amps are always on, and the radio won't be. I frequently turn the radio on and off, though I could change my habits to just turning it down.

Anybody familiar enough with the "Can Link" system to offer a better solution?

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Posted: May 05, 2010 at 8:12 AM / IP Logged

Use the PINK/WHITE wire at the ignition harness and only IF there is a turn on pop, use this link for the capacitor values.

Jeff

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