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Thanks for the input.
Looks like i will have to get the meter out and start looking for a properly switched supply line,had not thought to check if a voltage was feeding back from the stereo,will check that too.


Mark

Hi

Its a D9 does that make a difference ?

Mark

Hi. Let me try and be more precise.Fitted radio with standard wiring loom,all wires in correct place etc.metered through.Connected orange wire from radio to ashtray lamp,turn on the lights and radio dims,turn off lights radio back to normal. The side effect of connecting to ashtray light was that th...

Ok.

So why does the dashboard display illuminate when i connect the radio dimmer wire ?
As far as i can see the ashtray light only illuminates with the lights are switched on.


Mark

Hi.

Tagging wire to ashtray lamp does work and dims radio,but has the side effect of causing the dashboard and dial display to illuminate when key inserted and turned to position one.Any ideas,have disconnected wire and all is fine again.

Mark

Have already checked for any voltage changes when the lights switched on from the ISO and there is only the switched ignition. I will probably just tag the wire onto the ashtray lamp,i assume that will give me the 12v to the orange dimmer cable. If not i will just have to stick with the timed dimmer...

Hi .

They cost £22.95 delivered from ebay,come in various colours or can be sprayed.

Will post some pics if i get it done.


Mark

Hi. Got a set of silver sensors that match perfectly,just need to take the plunge and start drilling. I had a Mitsubishi GTO that was wide as hell and very long and could park that with ease,but i just can not seem to find the back of the 406,though i drive a panel van with no problem parking.Just n...

Thanks for all the input.

If it stops raining long enough this week i will have a go at fitting the sensors.
I came from a BMW E30 325 to the 406 and i just can not get my head round the reversing,yet i have had bigger and longer cars with no problem.

cheers for the input

Mark

Hello

Has anybody fitted a 4 sensor reversing kit to a 406 v Plate Saloon,I was wondering where the best installation position is and whether there are any no go areas as in wiring,brackets etc

If you have do you have any pictures.

Thanks

Mark

Hi

Did you get the adapter to work ?
I have just installed a JVC KD AVX2 and the adapter i fitted does not seem to work.I have read that you need to let them be found by the head unit but i am unsure whether this is true or not.Any feedback appreciated.

Mark

Radio Dimmer Wire.

Hi I have just fitted a JVC KD AVX2 head unit to my 99 V plate 406.
Does anybody know if i can auto dim the JVC when i turn on the lights ? and which wire i need to connect to the dimmer cable.

Thanks

Mark