Majik 0 Posted July 6, 2003 Does anyone where i can get an ignition feed in the boot area of the corrado, if not than whats the best wire to splice? thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Jet 1 Posted July 6, 2003 What are you fitting? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majik 0 Posted July 6, 2003 fitting an amp but the stereo is permenantly on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesy 0 Posted July 6, 2003 u need a remote lead off the the head unit to the amp so when u switch the head unit on the amp switches on aswell and work the opposite way for switching off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi 2,147,483,647 Posted July 6, 2003 ....and then just give the amp a permnament live. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Jet 1 Posted July 6, 2003 Okay The stereo Should go off when you pull the key out, and the amp must be controlled be the amp control of the stereo. (or electric ariel cable off stereo) You need to fit a power cable from the battery with and inline fuse with the same rating as the amp, normally 30a or 40a, this inline fuse must be no more that 3-4 inches away from the battery. run the cable down the side of the car through the bulk head using grommets where needed, and along the inside sills to the boot. Find a good earth point for the ground, ideally as short as possble or directly back to the battery with itsa own cable. any questions give me a shout Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesy 0 Posted July 6, 2003 You can use the rear seatbelt mounts under seats as your earth points. this was reccomended to me for a good solid earth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majik 0 Posted July 7, 2003 no what i meant was i wanted an ignition controlled feed to turn on the remote switching for the amps, VW do a speed controlled output but not a ignition fed output! MY car doesnt have the pull the key out stereo turn off function....damn! Guys i have been installing systems for years and i know what im doing with the wires, its just that i dont have a wiring diagram for this car, and i hate moving the fusebox! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi 2,147,483,647 Posted July 7, 2003 :?: Any head unit that has a phono/RCA output, should have a remote-lead output. You should pull the wire from the back of the headunit - not VW's loom. Why would you move the fusebox? What's that got to do with the price of cheese? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesy 0 Posted July 7, 2003 I don't understand what your trying to do. as Andi said all head units with rca pre-outs have a remote lead, normally the blue wire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majik 0 Posted July 7, 2003 "Why would you move the fusebox" because behind the fusebox are wires which can be used Dont worry guys i got it sorted! running a cable from the front along with the big power cable for the sub amp. You guys will see it when its ready....watch this space! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Edwards 0 Posted August 5, 2003 There's a 30A (?) feed into the boot area to allow fitment of a towbar. Why not use that? Also, the standard plugs behind the headunit do have a switched live in them to power the headunit with the ignition switch (with a seperate permanent feed to maintain any presets) Have fun... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Jet 1 Posted August 5, 2003 There's a 30A (?) feed into the boot area to allow fitment of a towbar. Why not use that? Also, the standard plugs behind the headunit do have a switched live in them to power the headunit with the ignition switch (with a seperate permanent feed to maintain any presets) Have fun... HMM im gonna go looking for that, as i have plans too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruno 4 Posted August 5, 2003 There's a 30A (?) feed into the boot area to allow fitment of a towbar. Why not use that? Have fun... Mike, I know this is in the wrong thread but I have the detachable (expensive) version of the VW towbar, and although it takes off the lamp pod sockets in the rear it didnt seem to provide a switched 30amp take off. Where did you find the lead/socket ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemac 0 Posted August 5, 2003 Permanent power feed cable size will depend on the output of your amplifier. I have 480w and 200w amps in the boot - the 480w amp has a 8-gauge power cable and the 200w has a 10 gauge feed cable. If the cable that you use is not thick enough then you run a real risk of setting your car on fire !! The switchable feed for both my amps is taken from the electric aerial output of my CD/radio unit. When the CD unit is switched on an electrical pulse from the electric aerial outlet switches the amps on and when the CD is switched off, another electrical pulse is sent down the same wire to turn the amps off. Run your power cables & RCA/speaker cables down seperate sides of the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
