aftermarket headunit wont turn off
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Topic: aftermarket headunit wont turn off
Posted By: baller95
Subject: aftermarket headunit wont turn off
Date Posted: March 20, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Hey guys, im new to the forum this is my first post and I installed a new headunit in my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. I installed the Sony MEXBT2800 and everything works great sound is super clear im happy. The only issue is that the headunit is on at all time ! I know the hot at all times wire is RED / white and the hot when in ignition wire is pink/white. The two colours look exactly alike but i guess i should just pull up my volt meter. Also there are two ground wires, there's a black one and a black and green one. Is there a difference? Here is the site where I got my wiring diagram from -
https://www.#.com/car-ster...dodge-caravan/
everything worked exactly as stated, my only issue is that i have about 3 extra wires from the vans factory wiring that were not mentioned in that site. Could this be why my head unit isn't turning off? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated ! Also, one of the three extra wires from the van's wires is the Radio Illumination Dimmer Wire: ORANGE / Tan. Im not sure what the other 2 are for. One more thing, i didn't use a harness i just spliced up the vans wires and soldered and electric taped in the new headunits wires.
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Posted By: Mike M2
Date Posted: March 20, 2011 at 3:45 PM
The 12volt constant wire is on the end of theplug, opposite the grounds...
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Mike M2
Tech Manager
CS Dealer Services
Posted By: baller95
Date Posted: March 20, 2011 at 6:32 PM
Got the problem solved, thanks for the info ! What are the difference for the grounds by the way?
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