Couple of questions:
- Did You need to run a permanent live?
- Where did you run the cable to?
- Any other tips?
I think you're right and it requires switched live.You know, thinking about it , you can turn on the radio with the key out, so the feed must be permanent? It's the can bus that turns it on at start up, perhaps its a switched live thats required ?
Interesting. I can't turn it on when the key is off, but then I haven't done the Proxi yet, and today the odo started flashing, so it's next on the cards.You know, thinking about it , you can turn on the radio with the key out, so the feed must be permanent? It's the can bus that turns it on at start up, perhaps its a switched live thats required ?
On my 2013, if the ignition is completely off/key romoved, pressing the radio power switch will turn on the radio (or CD) for 20 minutes, after which it turns itself off again. Another press will give you another 20 minutes. A setting in the radio menu will also keep the radio powered on for 20 minutes after you take the key out but I don't use that.Interesting. I can't turn it on when the key is off, but then I haven't done the Proxi yet, and today the odo started flashing, so it's next on the cards.
You said "It's the can bus that turns it on at start up" turns what on?
My radio come on with the key turned on, but not without.
I think I must do the Proxi first, THEN see if there's a problem.
Yep same as ours, the on time is adjustableOn my 2013, if the ignition is completely off/key romoved, pressing the radio power switch will turn on the radio (or CD) for 20 minutes, after which it turns itself off again. Another press will give you another 20 minutes. A setting in the radio menu will also keep the radio powered on for 20 minutes after you take the key out but I don't use that.
If the radio/CD is on when the key is removed it will resume next time the ignition is switched on.
Yes, standard Din plugs you'll need to hook up a switched feed and proxy align to stop the mileage flashingis like a pioneer single din head unit plug and play with a 2009?
I to would like to replace standard for something with modern capabilities but don’t want to mess around cutting cables.
Sorry, what do you mean switched feed?Yes, standard Din plugs you'll need to hook up a switched feed and proxy align to stop the mileage flashing
That may be true for pre-facelift 500's, but the facelift models don't have a switched live. You need it or you will risk draining your battery.As I said earlier, I've never had to fit a new switched live in any of the modern cars I've owned and fitted new headunits, Alfa and Fiat included, I'd be massively surprised if the 500 was any different.
This relates to the ISO plugs fitted across all brands from the 90's, and not the later quad-lock type favoured by some.of the French and German manufacturers recently.