stereo install advice

[waverunner Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close waverunner]

hey boys just a question... why can i only find one live wire in the dash harness- shouldn't the accessory wire and the battery wire both have a live current with the key on?? (currently just the accessory wire , green with red stripe, is live???. i can get the new head unit to power up by connecting it's battery lead and accessory lead both to the in dash accessory lead but i think this is incorrect---------- any ideas boys?? :roll:

[Yota Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Yota]

From memory I think the constant power is usualy the yelow one, Ill have a look in the book tomorrow.

You will need to find both the switched and unswitched power so the unit holds its memory. The ignition positive is only used as an on switch not to power the unit, so the constant power should be hooked up. If your upgrading to a bigger stereo than you should consider powering it direct from the battery with a heavier, fused cable & just using the switched pos as the on switch.

Hope that makes sence, let us know how you go.

[waverunner Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close waverunner]

You will need to find both the switched and unswitched power so the unit holds its memory. .

yeah that's what i thought but the whole wiring harness has only one live wire. i don't get it. ---------- it's a 98 gxl and a new pioneer dvd monitor......thanks heaps for your help :P

[waverunner Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close waverunner]

finally sussed it. the car has an aftermarket keyless entry and gps installed and whoever fit this stuff made a total mess of the wiring swapping all the standard toyota wire colours. perserverance paid off. now my kids can watch buzz light year and wiggles dvd's the whole way to fraser island. thanks for your input YOTA - much appreciated :P