clarion vx401

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Topic: clarion vx401

Posted By: glass22
Subject: clarion vx401
Date Posted: October 14, 2011 at 3:27 PM

Installing a Clarion VX401 on a 07 Scion TC. Is there a way to do the video through a relay rather than a toggle switch? Yes I know its not legal to have video when your driving.

Thanks

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Posted By: bored`n`def
Date Posted: October 14, 2011 at 4:54 PM

Yes, it is possible. ebay is loaded with bypass setups like this one:

https://www./itm/ALL-CLARION-INCLUDING-VX401-VZ401-NX501-NZ501-PARKING-BRAKE-BYPASS-VIDEO-DVD-/120791192770?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1fb754c2#ht_1780wt_1252

i bought my bypass relay for my pioneer from ebay, easy install, works great

However... if you know how to wire the relay (which i don't) you can easily bypass it yourself for cheaper

Posted By: bored`n`def
Date Posted: October 14, 2011 at 5:03 PM

Ok, the link got chopped... just search your model of head unit on ebay and add "bypass" to the end, it'll come up

Posted By: blanx218
Date Posted: October 18, 2011 at 8:37 PM

Those ebay bypasses are more than just a relay. the clarion needs to see ground after the radio has completely boots up and remain at ground for as long as you want to view the DVD. to make something and avoid using a switch you'd have to make a timer circuit and use the remote turn on to trigger it

Posted By: bored`n`def
Date Posted: October 18, 2011 at 9:42 PM

blanx218 wrote:

Those ebay bypasses are more than just a relay. the clarion needs to see ground after the radio has completely boots up and remain at ground for as long as you want to view the DVD. to make something and avoid using a switch you'd have to make a timer circuit and use the remote turn on to trigger it

idk, like i said i don't know how to wire it myself. it was called a relay for mine, and came with wiring destructions that were simple to follow. haven't had an issue since, and has worked every time.