Featured My new radio 2009 Pioneer AVIC-Z110bt doesn’t have on/off switch

[HandsomeSteve]

My new radio 2009 Pioneer AVIC-Z110bt doesn’t have on/off switch

Recently installed a new radio in my 05 chevy express 3500 van.

The radio needs a constant 12VDC GMs yellow wire an a switched 12VDC red wire.



Since my radio doesn’t have a on/off switch like the OEM radio I’m thinking I may have to splice a switch inbetween the switched 12VDC yellow. Will doing this effect anything other than the radio? thanks

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[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Why can;t you just tap into the ACC on your vans ACC fuse box with one of these?

Amazon.com

 

[HandsomeSteve]

thats just a fuse I want turn on/off the AVIC when I feel like thanks

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

thats just a fuse I want turn on/off the AVIC when I feel like thanks

No, it's fused lead to use from your cars fused accessory panel in case there wasn't one from the previous radio. It would turn you radio power on whenever you initiated the ignition. Your post is a bit vague in why there is no turn on/off option.

If you use a toggle switch on the main constant for the radio will do the trick, but you won't retain the settings each time you turn it off.

How about telling us whey you don't actually have the normal on/off/acc option?

 

[HandsomeSteve]

Pioneer didn't put a on/off switch on the radio or I missed it. like there are times I want it off.

my orginal chevy radio had the on/off switch as did every after market radio I've ever owned an I've over a dozon. this on/off is always on the far left.thanks

AVIC-Z110BT - Flagship In-Dash Navigation AV Receiver with DVD Playback, Built-In Bluetooth, 7" WVGA Touchscreen Display

Flagship In-Dash Navigation AV Receiver with DVD Playback, Built-In Bluetooth, 7" WVGA Touchscreen Display

www.pioneerelectronics.com

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

There must be a soft screen switched on/off somewhere. In the manual it states:

Tolerable temperature range:
Power on ............................ +14 °F to +140 °F
Power off ............................ –4 °F to +176 °F

which tells me that you should be able to turn it off and on (and that sucker gets hot)

https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/StaticFiles/Manuals/Navigation/AVIC-Z110BT_OperationManual0701.pdf

It may be that the off does not completely disengage the unit so while the screen is on, the unit is not actually on. There is some info in the manual about turning BT off/on, etc. I would google the model and turning unit on/off. Might be a Pio forum too wirth looking into as well.

 

[HandsomeSteve]

on page 27 I see a way to close screen however I think the radio is still on. Pioneer surport is pathetic.I've contacted them weeks ago never heard back from them.thanks

how to turn on off pioneer avic z110bt

how to turn on off pioneer avic z110bt

avic411.com

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

You could simply hook up that fuse and a toggle switch like this.

Amazon.com

Inline with the ACC or constant to the radio? If you cut power altogether, me thinks you'll lose your settings every time though.

 

[HandsomeSteve]

was planning to add switch on acc switched 12vdc so settings will still get constant 12vdc

I have these switchs

Amazon.com

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Those are a little elaborate for this but they will work. They stick out a lot more than the others I linked. The ones that I linked only require you to drill hole, not cut a square out.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Those type switches are garbage if they are not all metal. Ive used several in past for fog lights. They broke very easily and the light is too bright while driving @ night. Regular rocker switch with low light amber worked for me and still working after 10 yrs

 

[HandsomeSteve]

Those are a little elaborate for this but they will work. They stick out a lot more than the others I linked. The ones that I linked only require you to drill hole, not cut a square out.

no these only require a round hole the square part stays behind the hole I've used them adding circuits on my small yacht.

 

[HandsomeSteve]

Those type switches are garbage if they are not all metal. Ive used several in past for fog lights. They broke very easily and the light is too bright while driving @ night. Regular rocker switch with low light amber worked for me and still working after 10 yrs

these switchs where inexpensive an are partaily w/ plastic case. there a bit more durable than the round ones mentioned. these switches are claimed to be marine quaility which is a higher standard compared to auto stuff. hoping they'll last.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

these switchs where inexpensive an are partaily w/ plastic case. there a bit more durable than the round ones mentioned. these switches are claimed to be marine quaility which is a higher standard compared to auto stuff. hoping they'll last.

It's all good - get-r done!

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

It's all good - get-r done!

Absolutely!