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<blockquote data-quote="keep_hope_alive" data-source="post: 7381177" data-attributes="member: 576029"><p>I never use ignition for amp turn on. The issues are turn on/off thumps, noise, and possible speaker damage when the HU is turned off while the car is on, since the amp will always be on when the car is on and will cycle on/off when starting even if the HU is off.</p><p></p><p>If you must go to ignition because your HU remote output is damaged. Then you install a 0.5A inline fuse at the ignition wire tap, and install an inline switch with an LED light, you must manually turn the amp off every time you turn off the car or turn off the head unit. Amp off first, before the HU or car. Amp on last, after the HU and car. It's a PITA but will protect your gear. The LED light on the switch will remind you and give confirmation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keep_hope_alive, post: 7381177, member: 576029"] I never use ignition for amp turn on. The issues are turn on/off thumps, noise, and possible speaker damage when the HU is turned off while the car is on, since the amp will always be on when the car is on and will cycle on/off when starting even if the HU is off. If you must go to ignition because your HU remote output is damaged. Then you install a 0.5A inline fuse at the ignition wire tap, and install an inline switch with an LED light, you must manually turn the amp off every time you turn off the car or turn off the head unit. Amp off first, before the HU or car. Amp on last, after the HU and car. It's a PITA but will protect your gear. The LED light on the switch will remind you and give confirmation. [/QUOTE]
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