Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: Best ignition live source for aftermarket stereo

  1. #1
    User
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    Stroud, gloucestershire
    Posts
    563
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default Best ignition live source for aftermarket stereo

    Right guys and gals so in my previous thread I mentioned I wanted to fit an aftermarket stereo in the nova because just listening to silence was dead boring so after speaking to a fellow member on here I'm aware of what needs to be done now, does anybody know where the best ignition live is under the steering column so in order for my stereo to turn on when ignition is on and when I switch the ignition off the stereo goes off? Comments appreciated as I don't want to fubar this up

  2. #2
    Senior User
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    aberdeen
    Posts
    2,892
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    You could use the heater fan live as your feed, and the hazard feed for the memory. I usually just install them on permanent live if I have to make my own wiring so I have to switch it on myself!

  3. #3
    User
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    Stroud, gloucestershire
    Posts
    563
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Does the stereo still switch on and off with the ignition by doing the way you have done mate?

  4. #4
    Senior User
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Unknown
    Posts
    9,635
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    I would take it from a live and switched live from the fusebox

  5. #5
    User
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    Stroud, gloucestershire
    Posts
    563
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by brainsnova View Post
    I would take it from a live and switched live from the fusebox
    would this be an easier solution than under the steering cowling? What fuses on fuse box are ignition lives chap? Tommorow is d-day on testing

  6. #6
    Supernova Club Member millworm's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Sutton, Surrey
    Posts
    3,752
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Don't quote me but don't all nova's have the plug for the radio sub loom on the main loom? In witch case the "best" place would be there as it'd be fused as the radio in the fuse box. Even better get the sub loom and you don't need to do anything...

  7. #7
    User
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    Stroud, gloucestershire
    Posts
    563
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by millworm View Post
    Don't quote me but don't all nova's have the plug for the radio sub loom on the main loom? In witch case the "best" place would be there as it'd be fused as the radio in the fuse box. Even better get the sub loom and you don't need to do anything...
    Mine doesn't have anything like that from what I see mate my looms all original untouched just has a weird t-piece plug and a single earth connector so I'm guessing with that I'll have to make my own ignition live and power with ground and connect speakers individually

  8. #8
    Bzzzzz Admin Jack's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    Hicksville, GL
    Posts
    44,173
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    4 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Cigarette lighter? Can't remember if they're switched. Assuming you have one

    Alternatively just wire in a permanent live, and remember to turn the head unit off when you exit the car!

  9. #9
    User
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    Stroud, gloucestershire
    Posts
    563
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Jack View Post
    Cigarette lighter? Can't remember if they're switched. Assuming you have one

    Alternatively just wire in a permanent live, and remember to turn the head unit off when you exit the car!
    cigarette lighter non existent in my nova ffs not use to all the basic stuff god I've been away from a nova for far far to long

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •