how would one simulate a remote wire instead of going behind radio? already have everything working fine with a real remote wire but i was wondering how could u simulate it so a amp thinks its remote is it just 12v dc?

 

Its 12 volts dc, you could wire it in to you fuse block on a circuit thats switched with the key but this will result in turnon thump if you turn the radio on after the amp is turned on

 

thanks i needed to know so i can double check this radio i have at school

 

I can't remember the specifics, but there is a way to delay the voltage when the car is turned on to avoid that 'thump'.

I would guess you would need a cap across + and - and then a resistor and diode in there somewhere. I'm sure some of the more salty installers can do this timer circuit in thier sleep, others probably have no clue what I'm talking about.... I'll admit, I'm forgetting lots of basic electronics theory that I just don't use too much these days...I could use a refresher course myself!

 

what i did in my volvo was just cross the remote wire from amp with the power wire from the battery, and just flick a switch, it came on

 

usually if you wire a relay in there, you can eleminate the thumps. You can always splice it into the acc. wire from the radio, it all works the same. or on the fuse box there should be some empty spots on ur fuse box marked acc. you can use those. the switch idea is great, until your completely toasted and forget to turn it off and the next day your battery is dead and you have to call your ex gf and she sends her new bf to help you and....well,um, lets just say you can kill your battery doin it that way

 

Use a switch with a LED in it so you know when it's on. If I ever forget to turn my amp off, I'll still see the bright red light next to me and switch it off before leaving my car. Hasn't failed me once so far, and I forget EVERYTHING.

Scott