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Changing the stereo, but can't find an "ignition" wire to turn it off..

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#1 ·
I'm trying to replace the original stereo in my 156 '98 and I've ran into some difficulties, I were very happy to find out the connectors were all ISO standards, all except for one thing. Where it should be an "Ignition" wire, it's just a second "Battery" wire. So my stereo never really turns it self off, now if it was like the original with a total off-switch that would be fine. But the one I've got doesn't turn itself fully off, displays the clock and have a dimmed light.
I don't really know how problematic this is, perhaps it still uses so little power it never will drain the battery but don't feel too optimistic.

Anyway is there any rather simple and solid solution to this? I've considered just extending the second battery-wire to a switch under the dash, but that's really an emergency solution. I noticed the original had a third connector, where it had a few things like BUS contacts, is this what would normally tell the stereo if the ignition were on or off? And if so, is it possible to buy some BUS translation unit that will give out an ignition lead to connect into the new stereo?:eek:
 
#4 ·
As chris states above there are quite a few threads on an aftermarket install, the easiest place to get a power feed is from your cigarette lighter which most people seem to do without any problems. Shiny car is the authority on ICE installs i'm sure if you contact him he would guide you through it . And maybe he won't have a depressing poem after his reply like Chris ! . Ha . :lol:
 
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