Wiring problems, need assistance.
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From: Decatur, Illinois
Wiring problems, need assistance. My car: 2001 WS6
Just picked up a Valentine V1 and I want to hardwire it in so I don't have a cord hanging down to my accessory plug. Normally I would know how to do this, but once again my lack of experience with newer vehicles is showing. I simply need to locate a "hot" wire that will come on when the ignition is engaged and preferably dead when the ignition is off. There's such a cluster **** of wires I'm afraid of tapping into something I shouldn't. I had the A-Pillar cover off and found the wires to the rearview mirror but am not sure if they'll be hot unless the map lights are on. I've included a couple of pictures and would appreciate knowing if any of them would be appropriate candidates in the pictures or elsewhere.
http://hidebehind.com/530086
http://hidebehind.com/1BA919
The other pictures are of a toggle switch and some wires running to it. The last picture is a shot of the drivers side near the brake and clutch pedal. I honestly don't have the slightest idea as to what it's for. I bought the car with an amp and some subwoofers, but even when I unplug the switch, breaking the circuit, it seems to have no effect, any ideas?
http://hidebehind.com/DD3E5B
http://hidebehind.com/A5E6EE
Just picked up a Valentine V1 and I want to hardwire it in so I don't have a cord hanging down to my accessory plug. Normally I would know how to do this, but once again my lack of experience with newer vehicles is showing. I simply need to locate a "hot" wire that will come on when the ignition is engaged and preferably dead when the ignition is off. There's such a cluster **** of wires I'm afraid of tapping into something I shouldn't. I had the A-Pillar cover off and found the wires to the rearview mirror but am not sure if they'll be hot unless the map lights are on. I've included a couple of pictures and would appreciate knowing if any of them would be appropriate candidates in the pictures or elsewhere.
http://hidebehind.com/530086
http://hidebehind.com/1BA919
The other pictures are of a toggle switch and some wires running to it. The last picture is a shot of the drivers side near the brake and clutch pedal. I honestly don't have the slightest idea as to what it's for. I bought the car with an amp and some subwoofers, but even when I unplug the switch, breaking the circuit, it seems to have no effect, any ideas?
http://hidebehind.com/DD3E5B
http://hidebehind.com/A5E6EE
