AV unit wiring

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mswuk
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AV unit wiring

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I've got an av headunit which I'm wiring up but I want to have it so dvd's can play on the move.

The issue is the wire to the headunit to the parking brake goes to the powered wire so I need to find a wire with the same power rating which is permanently on.

Any idea's??
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AV unit wiring

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The parking brake wire just needs to be put to an earth. ;) this is illegal though but we've all done it ;)
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the manual for the stereo states the parking brake wire goes to the powered side of the handbrake switch and not the earth side so need to find a suitable wire
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any help?
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Re: AV unit wiring

Post by alexperkins »

Just put it to any ignition live. Itll only draw as much power as it needs - the handbrake switch is just a 12V feed push to make.
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alex to the rescue again!!

cheers mate!!
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