How does the radio switch off with ignition?
How does the radio switch off with ignition?
Not sure how the unit will know to switch itself off, the idea of the old school red / yellow wires were that the vehicle sent a signal when it ignition was on / off, however this is now done over CanBus as stated. The little unit in the kit above translates the CanBus ignition signal and into the old school ignition live.
When does a component ignition event take place?
This event is fired when the ‘action’ of the component occurs. What this action is depends on the type of the component. Most commonly, this is used with buttons, where the action is that the button was pushed, via a mouse click or a key press.
How does a 12V radio turn on and off?
The 12v feed would keep the memory, and the switched feed would turn the radio on/off with the Key. Sadly that was too simple – most radios now have multiple 12v feeds, but it is very rare to have a switched 12v feed – they now rely on a computer to turn them on, the computer communicates over the CANBUS.
Why does my VW radio not switch off?
I am guessing you are installing a non-VW radio, or a VW radio from a newer vehicle. If it is a 3rd party radio that needs a switched feed you can occasionally find one. In my BMW my 12v cigarette lighters are switched, so I used one of those. Let us know what radio you are fitting and we might be able to help.
What are the properties of window in ignition?
Determines whether or not to let the user resize the window. When set to true, the window will become maximized when it is opened. By default this property is set to Auto, which keeps a window in a memory cache for a while after it is closed, so that if it is opened again it will be quick.
What does it mean when your car radio is always on?
One connection is “always on,” and it’s used for the memory keep-alive function. The other, which actually provides power to run the head unit, is switched so that it’s only hot when the ignition is in the accessory or run position.
Where does radio interference come from in a car?
Car radio interference originates usually in the ignition system, the charging circuit or among electrical accessories. There are several checks you can carry out to trace the source of the interference.
