MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Lyons on September 09, 2010, 09:21:44 pm

Title: Kenwood ignition issue
Post by: Lyons on September 09, 2010, 09:21:44 pm

Just tried fitting a kenwood DDX unit but it wouldn't switch on/off using the key, just via the power button at the front.

Before anyone suggests it, yes I did try swapping the red and yellow wires!!! But to no avail.

I have a Parrot ck3100 fitted too, so I even tried it with the Parrot loom removed, but made no difference.

Anyone any ideas? So close yet so far!

Title: Re: Kenwood ignition issue
Post by: vRStu on September 09, 2010, 09:41:15 pm

The VW doesn't have a switched ignition live at the quadlock.  That's your problem.

The OEM units are switched on and off using CAN commands.

Title: Re: Kenwood ignition issue
Post by: Lyons on September 09, 2010, 10:01:20 pm

So I read.

I think I'll have to tap into the fusebox feed for the parrot and connect it to the red ignition on the HU loom.