Head unit cutting out

[DaveStorm 0]

Ok guys here's the problem. I turn the key in the ignition and engine fires up first time as always, however the head unit is becoming very temperamental.

Sometimes it switches on with the turn of the key, sometimes it doesn't. Only way to make sure it works is to turn the key slightly whilst the engine is running, but even then it may switch itself off at any time, but usually when driving along. All very strange, anyone any ideas?

[Jim 2]

I think thats the ignition switch on the fritz mate..

[DaveStorm 0]

That was quick Jim, cheers! Ok I'll get that changed assuming it not too difficult a job. :wink:

[Jim 2]

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[NG 0]

It also depends on what head unit you are running,

 

cos the new alpine range requires a direct feed from the battery

 

NG

[Kevin Bacon 5]

It also depends on what head unit you are running,

 

cos the new alpine range requires a direct feed from the battery

 

NG

 

Only if you're running the internal amp ("Power IC" in the primary menu) to drive the speakers. If you're amping the speakers there is no need to give the Alpine a direct feed.

[Furkz 0]

ded ignition switch mine did this too when i 1st bought it

[Ady_G 0]

Think this has just happened to mine as well, definately the red wire from the ignition giving no power when the electrics turned on.

 

Not got time to change the ignition switch at the moment, also a few minor back and chest injuries mean I don't fancy lying upside down with my head under the sterring column.

 

As my Alpine is connected to the battery anyway I was going to wire the ignition wire from the head unit to a the other permanently live wire from the standard stereo loom.

 

I'm assuming that once the face plate is off the head unit it will draw no power, and everything else seems to work so i can survive with out a properly functioning ignition swith for a couple of weeks.

 

 

Cheers

 

Ady