Stereo in 97 Saxo

[Ginkster]

Hey all,

Just put a HU into my Saxo and when switching the car off the stereo turns off, i'm sure there will be a wire i need to connect but after a quick look (it's getting dark) i couldn't find one and i don't have the book that came with the car.

Could anyone tell me or point me in the right direction of finding which wire i need to hook up?

It's a Sony HU (I know you guys don't like them from what i've read but it was cheap off a mate!) if that helps i don't know.

Thanks in advance.

[Ginkster]

CAn't edit posts? Just to add the stereo keeps its settings so not sure if it is doable in a Saxo?

[Predator_R32]

im not sure what you mean mate, do you want the stereo to turn on with the keys in ignition???

[Ginkster]

I want it to come on without having the ignition on or the keys in it, like most cars do nowadays, is this feasible?

[Predator_R32]

well i know the standard saxo units do it but aftermarket ones dont

think its just a case of having another permanent live in place of the switched live tbh, but id just leave it how it is in case it does any damage

[Ginkster]

Yeah good plan, don't wanna mess up the electrics for the sake of having to turn the key :P

[saxmaster]

ha you could always take the h/u out and tilt it forward for some strange reason it powers on lol,
i no a few pioneers do althought there in a diff car they power on without key