Switched Ignition Feed??

[Fat Audi 80]

Can anyone tell me if I should find a switched feed from the ignition behind the dashboard for my Stereo. I have just replaced a Blaupunkt unit which the previous owner fitted and I cannot find one at all. As far as i can tell the old unit had been installed correctly using the standard ISO connector so it all looks original.

All I can find behind the dash is two 12v live direct from the battery which means that when you turn the car off the stereo stays on and you have to turn it off manually.

Do I have a switched 12v missing, or do I just live with this?

Can anyone suggest a good place to get a switched 12v from behind the dash. I have had a look and cannot see any ideal candidates.

Thanks for listening

Cheers,

Steve.

[zlobo]

i belive that you have a big yellow connector under the dashboard (near the releys... there can you find swiched power. =)

[Stick Insect]

Steve,

Go to Halfords they sell the correct connecters. There are 2 rectangular connecters one black and one brown these provide all the connections you should need. There is a switched live in there somewhere.


David

[Markus]

IIRC, the S2 does not have a switched 12v in the standard wiring harness for the stereo. You can however find it in many locations, one way is to tap into the thin red (?) wire coming from the ignition switch. This will not make the stereo switch off when you turn off the engine, but instead when you remove the key from the ignition lock. IMO, very handy.

I'm not 100% sure about the colour of the wire so I suggest you check it with some sort of tester first (DMM etc.).

[Fat Audi 80]

Thanks guys. I did toy with the idea of using a wire from the ignition, but having tried this before on a Ford I am a little scared to start cutting into my Precious S2 Wiring loom!

I am getting used to turning the stereo on/off at the moment and may well leave it anyway... (just wondered incase I was missing something obvious..)

Steve.

[porkkis]

The latest ones might have also switched feed but older ones definitely does not.
I took the feed from the light buzzer's red wire. This way the radio stays on as long as the keys are in the ingnition lock (even in the 0 position) and turns off when the key is pulled out. Ie the Markus' way.

[Stick Insect]

I'll check when I get home...., It was 11 years ago when I wired it up!

D.

[Fat Audi 80]

Defo Does NOT have a switched feed (93 L Model) I checked everywhere! David if you can provide any more detail then I would be much obliged. I am going to have to have the lower dash off again anyway to run the speaker cables to the Amp...

Cheers for all your help.

Steve.

[Beetie]

My friend works for a stereo/security company, with a very good knowledge of these cars and when he fitted my stereo and clifford alarm, i asked the very same question!! There is definatly NO switched ignition live unless you start to mess around with your precious wiring looms!! I didnt bother with it but with the amount of other current problems im having its about last thing on my mind

[Fat Audi 80]

My thoughts entirely! I have already got used to reaching over and pressing the Off button!! Not that much of a hassle really!!

[Greg_S]

I have the same on mine, no ignition live for the radio etc.

I want to hard wire a lead in for my road angel so was thinking of using one of the aux switches on the dash to turn it on and off.

Greg

[Stick Insect]

Had a quick look the other night.

I apologise, there is no switched feed on mine. ops:

It was such a long time ago....

I stripped the insulation and soldered a wire to the switched lead. I then used amalgamating tape to make sure of a good seal. The radio stays on as long as the keys are in the ignition, even if the ignition is turned off. When the keys are pulled out the radio goes off.

I took a decent feed line from the fuse box direct to the radio and for the trickle charging circuit supply. This will be also be used for the carphone hands free set in the next few weeks. Using an internal glass antenna.

Sorry once again, time plays funny tricks on you

David

[Fat Audi 80]

Sussed it. I took a plug off the back of the Heater controls and spliced into that to provide a switched feed.

I now have a fully operative Kenwood Mask head unit that hides and reveals via the ignition key

Cheers,

Steve.

Will provide a full report on my ICE in the near future....

[horvathg]

Steve,
I am interested in the Kenwood. Plz specify when you describe the unit. New Kenwoods are very handsome.

[Fat Audi 80]

Hi,

Its a Kenwood 878R which suits the S2 Dash perfectly. (No longer available from Kenwood.) IMHO they newer units are not as attractive as this one.

I will post spec and pics soon. (When I have time...)

I am on holiday for a week soon so hold your breath for a couple of weeks and I will be back!!

Cheers,

Steve.