Originally posted by JaketheSnake:
Yeah i was just looking into that... the thing is, the car already had an aftermarket (blaupunkt) cd player in there, which leads me to believe that the amp has already been bypassed.

- Jake




Highly doubtful (especially with the symptoms you're describing). Most people aren't aware of its existence.

What's happening is that the remote turn-on lead from your new HU is not connected to the remote turn-on lead that goes to the factory amp. Hence, the factory amp is not turning on with your new HU.

The Blau obviously had its turn-on lead hooked up to the factory amp, so it would work.

Solution: Bypass factory amp, throw factory amp in trash, enjoy tunes.


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