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Does remote wire have to be connected on AMP?
STOCK HEADUNIT The remote turn on wire must be connected to part of the vehicle’s electrical system that only turns on when the ignition is in the ACCESSORY or ON position.
What is amp remote wire for?
The turn-on wire (also called the remote wire) is located behind the stereo. On aftermarket stereos, it’s usually a blue and white wire. The remote wire will “tell” your amplifier to turn on whenever the stereo is powered up (usually, whenever the vehicle is turned on).
Is power antenna the same as remote?
Almost every aftermarket head unit has a remote turn on wire. Some manufacturers call it a power antenna wire. But regardless of the label all it does is output a positive 12 volts when the head unit is turned on. It should be noted that some head units have both a remote turn on wire and a power antenna wire.
What color is the remote wire for AMP?
Wiring Harness Color Standards
Wire Color | Wire Function |
---|---|
Red | Switch / Accessory |
Black | Ground |
Blue | Antenna Remote |
Blue with White Stripe | Amplifier Remote Turn-on |
How do you turn on an amp without remote wire?
If the amp doesn’t have a remote, then simply use the contact of the reed relay to switch a power control relay for the amp.
Do I need a remote wire for my car stereo?
Yes a remote wire is necessary. You must wire the remote wire from the amp to and ignition source of power (a component which turns on when the ignition in the car is engaged.) i.e. the radio. The remote wire signals for the amp to power on. Where does the battery wire for your car stereo go? Any hot wire.
How does the remote turn on work on a car amplifier?
This voltage is transferred through the remote turn on wire to the amplifier turn on circuit; when the amplifier senses this voltage, it turns the amplifier on. When the ignition of the vehicle is turned off, the remote turn on wire stops transferring voltage and the amplifier turns off.
What does the remote turn on wire do?
Almost every aftermarket head unit has a remote turn on wire. Some manufacturers call it a power antenna wire. But regardless of the label all it does is output a positive 12 volts when the head unit is turned on.
What is the blue/white stripe on the remote turn on wire?
The blue/white stripe remote turn on wire has a number of other names such as accessory wire, system remote control wire, etc… Some of the confusion about this wire may come from the different wiring methods between a factory and an aftermarket head unit. One thing to note, most head unit wiring harnesses also have a solid blue wire.