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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=18173
Printed Date: May 21, 2024 at 3:45 AM


Topic: headunit

Posted By: FATBOY_US
Subject: headunit
Date Posted: August 27, 2003 at 7:24 PM

Do you have to use the illumination lead when installing a headunit

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Posted By: MAXST
Date Posted: August 27, 2003 at 7:41 PM

you hook it up to dim the face plate.

i wouldnt mess with it.



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Posted By: wvsquirrel
Date Posted: August 28, 2003 at 12:44 AM
No, it is not required

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Posted By: wizzle
Date Posted: August 28, 2003 at 1:04 AM
only necc. if you want you deck lights to dim when you turn on the headlights.



Posted By: Lebult
Date Posted: August 28, 2003 at 1:53 AM

I'm gonna jump in here.
I used the wiring harness to hook up my deck, and theres no stock illumination lead.

Can I still rig this in there, or do I just have to dim it manually?




Posted By: wizzle
Date Posted: August 28, 2003 at 2:01 AM
is there an illumination wiring coming out of your deck? or is it just a  manual contrast or dimmer adjustment?



Posted By: wvsquirrel
Date Posted: August 28, 2003 at 2:10 AM
I think he's referring to the OEM side of the harness not having a lead to connect to (since most aftermarket headunits have an illumination lead in their harness)

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Posted By: wizzle
Date Posted: August 28, 2003 at 2:13 AM
yeah you're right. misread that oneposted_image  never done it this way before, but anyone ever try hooking up ill. straight to the stock dimmer?



Posted By: italnpimp59
Date Posted: August 28, 2003 at 7:23 PM
I always cap that wire off...no need for it unless the customer specifically asks for it

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