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Kyle_Mains · 07-31-2009, 04:12 AM

will it stop turning off when I turn the car on?

I hate when that happens, messes up the menu function on my iPod adaptor.

Manny1337 · 07-31-2009, 01:32 PM

i believe it will drain the battery and run all the time. unless you have a cutoff switch somewhere inbetween the line.

Zviator · 07-31-2009, 02:02 PM

^ the headunit would have the on/off button by itself ...

Manny1337 · 07-31-2009, 02:10 PM

didnt think of that haha. but yeah it would be on all the time unless you shut the headunit off itself

cruisn76 · 07-31-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle_Mains

will it stop turning off when I turn the car on?

I hate when that happens, messes up the menu function on my iPod adaptor.

I tried it already and my deck still cuts out when I take the key out. I know watching those DVDs with the key out is tempting but it didn't work for me

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Also, I did connect my deck straight to the battery and it was really really unsafe. If you have to, install a relay then to the battery at least.

Kyle_Mains · 07-31-2009, 11:53 PM

So, other than adding a new battery, there is no way to make your stereo stay on when you turn over your engine?

frojoe · 07-31-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle_Mains

will it stop turning off when I turn the car on?

I hate when that happens, messes up the menu function on my iPod adaptor.

It will still cut out. Head units are designed to turn off when the voltage drops below a certain point, and when you start the car this happens even when hooked up direct. You would need a second battery I'm pretty sure. Won't hurt though, as long as you give it a switch.

Edit:I was typing as you put up your last post, but you are absolutely correct, a new battery is the only way.