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rocker switch to turn off head unit

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Topic: rocker switch to turn off head unit

Posted By: bsptaco
Subject: rocker switch to turn off head unit
Date Posted: March 18, 2006 at 5:49 PM

I want to install a rocker switch to turn off my head unit when I take my truck in for service and valet parking. Where would I put the switch inline with: 12V constant or ignition wire?



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Posted By: doibuy
Date Posted: March 18, 2006 at 7:26 PM
Either will work, although if you put it on the constant wire you will have to reset your clock and all your settings each time you flip the switch. 



Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: March 18, 2006 at 9:10 PM

You could also put it inline with the remote wire to only shut your amps off.  Your radio will remain powered, but your amps won't play anything.



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Kevin Pierson



Posted By: bsptaco
Date Posted: March 19, 2006 at 2:47 AM
doibuy - guess I'll be installing it with the ignition wire. Thanks.

KPierson - I don't want my deck being messed with so turning it off is my only option. But thanks for your reply!



Posted By: martymar
Date Posted: March 19, 2006 at 9:09 PM

if the face comes off take it off or you can connect the 12v constant and the memory wire together on radio to 12v constant from battery and use power button radio. this also helps when you want to play radio without your key in the ignition




Posted By: sxng9
Date Posted: March 19, 2006 at 10:46 PM

i don't see the point of adding a rocker switch just to prevent them from turning the head system on.  chances are, they are gonna touch it anyways (the head unit) while the car is in service.  just take the face plate off if it has one.




Posted By: bsptaco
Date Posted: March 21, 2006 at 8:22 PM
Sorry, forgot to mention it's for an Alpine CDA 7897 with the Phantom face.


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