Remote Turn On on Stock Stereo - Toyota Yaris Forums

redglare45 · 05-31-2006, 07:45 PM

Ok guys, I'm about to install an amp to my stock head unit (single CD). I'm using a line output converter to be able to use RCA wires. My only issue is: Where do I get the remote wire from the head unit to send the signal to the amp???

I looked for a dark blue or blue with stripe wire, but don't see it. Any help is greatly appreciated.

plushDJ · 05-31-2006, 10:15 PM

When I did that with my last car the converter had a fifth wire that I used for the remote and it worked perfectly, don't know if yours does but hey.......

Supa Lao · 05-31-2006, 10:17 PM

Most stock radios do not have a remote turn on. Just use the acc wire.

eight_heads · 06-01-2006, 12:32 AM

either use an acc wire, or like plushDJ said, most of the nicer "adapters" have the remote wire

punch · 06-01-2006, 12:56 PM

But using the acc wire, will cause the amp to be on even when radio isn't!

Supa Lao · 06-01-2006, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punch

But using the acc wire, will cause the amp to be on even when radio isn't!

That's the only way to do it with a factory radio. Unless you buy a line out converter that also has a remote turn on.

eight_heads · 06-01-2006, 08:03 PM

well you can always use an acc wire, but put it through a regular on/off switch first, then to the amp and if you have the car on but don't want the amp for whatever reason, just flip the switch off and the amp will turn off

redglare45 · 06-05-2006, 11:29 AM

I ended up getting a meter and checking for the accessory wire on our stereo. On our stereo we have a blue harness that hooks up to the back of the stereo. I tested without the key in the ignition and found which wire had power without the key (light blue) and then when I turned the key to ACC, there was a wire (grey) that got power, only when the key was in ACC. So that's what I used for the remote. This way the amp turns on only in that mode.

Thanks for your help guys.

eight_heads · 06-05-2006, 07:24 PM

no problem

05-31-2006, 07:45 PM	#1
redglare45 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Sedan - 5 Speed Manual Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pomona / Pasadena, California Posts: 337	Remote Turn On on Stock Stereo Ok guys, I'm about to install an amp to my stock head unit (single CD). I'm using a line output converter to be able to use RCA wires. My only issue is: Where do I get the remote wire from the head unit to send the signal to the amp??? I looked for a dark blue or blue with stripe wire, but don't see it. Any help is greatly appreciated.

06-01-2006, 12:32 AM	#4
eight_heads Drives: '07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA, USA Posts: 244	either use an acc wire, or like plushDJ said, most of the nicer "adapters" have the remote wire __________________ '07 Yaris Liftback -Red 5spd w/convenience

06-01-2006, 08:03 PM	#7
eight_heads Drives: '07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA, USA Posts: 244	well you can always use an acc wire, but put it through a regular on/off switch first, then to the amp and if you have the car on but don't want the amp for whatever reason, just flip the switch off and the amp will turn off __________________ '07 Yaris Liftback -Red 5spd w/convenience

06-05-2006, 11:29 AM	#8
redglare45 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Sedan - 5 Speed Manual Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pomona / Pasadena, California Posts: 337	Update I ended up getting a meter and checking for the accessory wire on our stereo. On our stereo we have a blue harness that hooks up to the back of the stereo. I tested without the key in the ignition and found which wire had power without the key (light blue) and then when I turned the key to ACC, there was a wire (grey) that got power, only when the key was in ACC. So that's what I used for the remote. This way the amp turns on only in that mode. Thanks for your help guys.

06-05-2006, 07:24 PM	#9
eight_heads Drives: '07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA, USA Posts: 244	no problem __________________ '07 Yaris Liftback -Red 5spd w/convenience

05-31-2006, 10:15 PM	#2
plushDJ Drives: 2007 3 dr manual Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB Posts: 169	When I did that with my last car the converter had a fifth wire that I used for the remote and it worked perfectly, don't know if yours does but hey.......

05-31-2006, 10:17 PM	#3
Supa Lao Drives: '03 Murano SL AWD Join Date: May 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 41	Most stock radios do not have a remote turn on. Just use the acc wire.

06-01-2006, 12:56 PM	#5
punch Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan "D" package Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barrie, ontario Posts: 852	But using the acc wire, will cause the amp to be on even when radio isn't!

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