I used to be heavy into car audio so installing is not foreign to me. However, 15 years ago it was a simple head unit and then the amps. Now there'a bit more..

THE QUESTION:
Do you guys run all of the in-dash audio components off the same live wire on the stock harness?

* Head Unit
* Blue Tooth Box
* Satellite Tuner
* Satellite IP Bus
* PAC Steering Wheel controller

All of these require a live wire and while I realize that all except the head unit are excessively low draw (amp wise), I am just concerned about running everything thru a single wire intended to power a factory deck. Do you run another switched line to the fuse panel? Will that affect the delayed off feature? If even that carries over to the aftermarket deck.

Thanks for your help in advance guys..

 

You could get away with it. But i like using the key switch wires under dash or the 12V Powerpoint next to the radio.

 

I hadn't even thought of using the 12v accessory lead. I'm sure it would be fine but I couldn't bring myself to use the harness lead, this is the perfect solution. Thanks man. Typically forums have folks that post a lot and people that know a lot, rarely are they the same people. You seem to be both and I appreciation the info you provide in here.

 

Hey no problem. The whole reason I joined was to help people with car audio. I really started posting in August. Its cool for me to help out. And the best ways are to tell people the right ways to do it. Not half assing things. (Makes it easier if I have to fix it down the road... )

Glad I could help.

Ya the powerpoint there is a constant.

Domestics - Usually Constant
Imports - Usually Switched.

P.S. If you want help making your Aux-in on the tray to work with your D3 let me know.