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SteveP:
When you say you purchased the proper connection leads do you mean a CAN BUS Adapter??

Have you checked with a volt meter that the switched and ignition live wires are the correct way around??

Boothy:
Erm? I'm not sure Steve. The guy in the car audio shop said it was the right one but when it didn't work and I returned he said I need to splice a wire under the dash or something? He did mention CAN-BUS as being the problem but said it could only be sorted but messing with a black and yellow wire thats somewhere under the dash? Should there be a specific adapter that does it what I want? No idea what this CAN-BUS thing is. :sad:

SteveP:
Ok, this adapter will save you having to cut/run extra wires - http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/8115.html

But it can be made to work with the adapter you have.

You will need to run an ignition switched 12v live from a spare point on the fuse box across to the back of the head unit.

Once you have run the wire (which I would add an extra fuse near the fuse box end) it will need to be connected to the switched live input on the back of the headunit (probably the yellow wire). The 12v permanent live on the loom/adapter should then go to the red live wire on the headunit.

Not sure what part of the country your located in? If you local I would be happy to help  :happy2:

Boothy:
I'm near Leeds Steve so not sure if that's local or not to you? Had a look at the adapter on the link address and its £50. I'd pay that if required but the guy in the shop will do it for £20 which seems more wallet friendly. If you are local though Steve and you can assist I'll come and meet you.  :wink:

SteveP:
Sorry mate, I am not local  :smiley:

But for £20 it sounds like they are going to add the extra wire for the ignition switched live which will sort out the problem  :happy2:

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