Few questions for a total audio n00b

[Rkrajnov]

You need a 12v turn on. The system is typically referred to as RAP on the 04+. I'm not quite sure what the older models use. Anyways, VERY simple...you just need a 12V turn on wire in addition to a 12V always on wiring directly to the H/U. Essentially, the car is "smart" and separates accessories from the rest of the electrical system. This allows the radio to play after you turn off the car until the front door opens, etc.

Anyways, you could even put a switch in-line with a power source that is always on; i.e. run directly from the battery. Bottom line, you don't want the radio to be on forever.

ok so where do i get one of those and what should I connect it to?

[I800C0LLECT]

ok so where do i get one of those and what should I connect it to?

It's already built into the wiring harness that connects to your stock radio. You purchase a "wire harness" that connects to the factory...then you splice the wires together that are necessary for your h/u to function.

In my vehicle I only connected the dash lights dimmer wire, 12V always on, 12V turn on, a ground wire, and um...that might be it?

But I utilize the RCA outs. There's also wires for the internal amp to connect to the factory speaker wires but they aren't used in my install and I have the option to turn off the internal amp for my deck.

[Rkrajnov]

It's already built into the wiring harness that connects to your stock radio. You purchase a "wire harness" that connects to the factory...then you splice the wires together that are necessary for your h/u to function.

In my vehicle I only connected the dash lights dimmer wire, 12V always on, 12V turn on, a ground wire, and um...that might be it?

But I utilize the RCA outs. There's also wires for the internal amp to connect to the factory speaker wires but they aren't used in my install and I have the option to turn off the internal amp for my deck.

ok so how do i know which wire is which? do i just match up the colors? And why didn't you use the internal amp wires? did you run your speakers through another amp? if so how do I go about doing that?