Installing new Headunit right now, need help.

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12-08-2006, 02:03 AM

James Cole

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Installing new Headunit right now, need help.

Ok first of all I am installing the piooner AVH-P6800DVD double din screen, and I already did the 5v regulator thing, but, I cant get the Headunit to dim when I turn the lights on... is there another wire that I should tap in order to get the hu to dim?

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12-08-2006, 02:30 AM

James Cole

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RE: Installing new Headunit right now, need help.

OK now I see I have to wire it up directly into a wire in the headlight switch... only how do I remove the headlight switch without damaging it?

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12-08-2006, 02:37 AM

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RE: Installing new Headunit right now, need help.

The switch is held in with a couple clips, you just have to wedge it out of there. I used a screwdriver to get a start and it just popped out.

12-08-2006, 11:22 AM

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RE: Installing new Headunit right now, need help.

What Herk said. It just pops out. Then connect your wire to the black/white wire from the headlight switch.

12-08-2006, 12:11 PM

James Cole

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RE: Installing new Headunit right now, need help.

ok then, just wondering do you guys know of another location to connect this wire?

12-08-2006, 12:58 PM

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RE: Installing new Headunit right now, need help.

Some systems have a auto-dimming feature so you don't have to tap into the headlight wire.

12-08-2006, 01:42 PM

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Is there a wire in the factory harness for this? If it does, which one is it? I would think it would since the Shaker dims when the headlights are on.

12-08-2006, 01:46 PM

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RE: Installing new Headunit right now, need help.

From your other post about whats this wire for?, try that harness. it appears to be the light circuit for the A/T shifter.

12-08-2006, 01:56 PM

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If this question is directed towards me...I'm not sure. All I know is that on my Pioneer AVIC-D2, there is an "auto illumination" feature. I select that and the system automatically detects when it gets dark outside. That's all I really know...sorry [&:]

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Is there a wire in the factory harness for this? If it does, which one is it? I would think it would since the Shaker dims when the headlights are on.

12-08-2006, 02:50 PM

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ORIGINAL: mAnYsTyLeS

If this question is directed towards me...I'm not sure. All I know is that on my Pioneer AVIC-D2, there is an "auto illumination" feature. I select that and the system automatically detects when it gets dark outside. That's all I really know...sorry [&:]

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ORIGINAL: 05BlueGT

Is there a wire in the factory harness for this? If it does, which one is it? I would think it would since the Shaker dims when the headlights are on.

It is directed to someone who knows. I know the Shaker is not all that smart to know when it is dark outside so there is a wire in the harness somewhere that controls the brightness of the radio. My question is which wire is it?