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Old 09-28-2008, 12:19 PM
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i have an aftermarket jvc head unit. when the truck is in acc or even when the key is out it works, but when i turn the truck on it just flashes and doesnt turn on. help please!
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Old 09-28-2008, 12:26 PM
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re check your wiring it sounds like you have inverted one wire
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well i got it to work while the truck is running but it still works while there is no key in the truck.
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Your accessory power wire must be hooked up to a full time power wire, and not an accessory power wire.
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Just as his signature says "Jason is right."
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Originally Posted by jason191918
Your accessory power wire must be hooked up to a full time power wire, and not an accessory power wire.
Yup, it needs constant power for the memory.
Find a switched hot wire for power.
Find a constant hot for the memory.
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Yup, it needs constant power for the memory.
Find a switched hot wire for power.
Find a constant hot for the memory.
I fully concur
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thanks a lot guys i got it.
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