Aftermarket HU install power problem...?
04-22-2009, 09:04 PM
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Aftermarket HU install power problem...?
Alright, I'm trying to install an F90BT in my 2005 C230. I have the Scosche VW03B adapter and have tried swapping the red and yellow and tried leaving them the same.
The only way I can get the unit to turn on is if I wire both the red and yellow leads together, then it will turn on, but remains on even when the car is turned off.
Anyone have a solution to this problem? What am I doing wrong?
The only way I can get the unit to turn on is if I wire both the red and yellow leads together, then it will turn on, but remains on even when the car is turned off.
Anyone have a solution to this problem? What am I doing wrong?
04-27-2009, 12:26 PM
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I got it all sorted out. Thanks for the input.
It is the black/yellow wire in the lighter for ignition power, also the middle (orange i believe) wire works perfect for the ilum.
Now to figure out the ****ty radio reception...
It is the black/yellow wire in the lighter for ignition power, also the middle (orange i believe) wire works perfect for the ilum.
Now to figure out the ****ty radio reception...
04-28-2009, 09:18 AM
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Look at the Diagram, you have to power the amplified antennea; it's not powered through the Coax....
04-28-2009, 12:09 PM
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I need to power it using the power lead attached to the adapter i bought right? I have tried that, with both the antenna and remote turn-on leads from the deck with no success...any advise? Or do i need to power a different lead? One in the factory harness perhaps?
04-29-2009, 10:34 AM
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The one you need to power is in the factory harness, not in the antenna adapter. It's labeled antenna in the Diagram. Stecker 2 Position 13, it's Black in color if memory serves.
