just bought a kenwood head unit and i cant watch dvds because it says "no parking brake" or something like that...its cause i didnt hook up the parking brake wire...

i know theres a way to bypass it, but dont know how

anyone? dnx5120 model number

 

The majority of aftermarket units rely on a grounding switch, otherwise known as the "e-brake switch". On the back on the unit there should be an additional wire labeled as the "Parking Brake" or something to that effect. Law implies that this should be spliced into the Parking Brake wire (which is essentially a constant hot which becomes a ground when engaged). So the obvious thing here is to simply ground the Parking Brake wire on the back of the radio. This can be done just splicing it into the black wire on the radio harness.

via google hope it helps

 

that does not always work. just hook it up right and watch a movie when you are parked like the law says. not trying to be an a$$ but its a safety issue.

 

just ground the parking brake wire. that should work and if not then the bypass should be somewhere online.

 

cant u just run a hot wire right to it so then it always thinks the parking brake is on then you can watch whenever?

 

Go to Ebay and look for a Kenwood black box KR1

 

on all kenwoods just ground the parking break wire

 

I just installed a CD/DVD deck in my car and I just had to ground it. Its only a 3.5" screen so I dont think the cops will car if Im playing music vids on it.