remote turn on issue with LOC....solutions???

[jjoseph8907 10+ year member]

Alright so I am using a LOC to run the signal to my amp as I opted to continue to use my factory deck, only one problem - how do I connect the remote turn on to my amp?? I cannot do this through the LOC as far as i know, and I would more than willingly run the line to my OEM deck, but it doesnt support me connecting a remote turn on line to it as far as I know. I read that I could connect the wire to any device which turns on when i turn my key to the ACC position, but I cannot think of any of these that would be easily accessible and that I would be able to connect to. Any solutions to this problem? Is there any way I could splice and connect the wire to the speaker wire which i have spliced and connected with the LOC and seal it with electrical tape? would this work? It doesnt seem like a major problem but i cant figure out a fix....

Thanks in advance for the help

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[SubbinNCali 10+ year member]

You can splice into any 12 volt wire controlled by the ignition (ie cigarette lighter, if you have a power antenna, etc.).

 

[crow 10+ year member]

You can use a fuse tap.

http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/FUSE_TAP_ATC_SPADE_LARGE_FUSE_IN_TAP_DELUXE_VERSION_p_4932.html

Pick a fuse that only powers up when the ignition is on. I used the accessory fuse for the factory radio.

For splicing into a wire, a scotchlock connector is probably the simplest. You don't have to cut the existing wire to install them.

http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/3M_SCOTCHLOKS_BLUE_1618_GAUGE_p_5356.html

You can buy these at any hardware or auto parts store.

 

[ff92 10+ year member]

You can get a cheap Haynes or Chilton manual for your vehicle and it contains electrical schematics as well as mechanical step by step repair. Get yourself a test light and find a source of power only when the key is turned on, but ideally you want remote off of the factory deck.

 

[jjoseph8907 10+ year member]

thanks for all the help, ill probably try those fuse taps