New 2014 Kenwood Head units

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I am ordering a new head unit next week from crutchfield. I am getting the pac box thing that they recommend for our rigs to retain on star and to utilize the monsoon amp and sub that mine has. My question is about ty his parking break green wire they say must be checked connected in order to watch video. It this just a ground? Or do I need some kind of a relay setup that they sell on amazon for 9.99?

 

[cbetts]

Most new systems are pretty smart and know if you just ground the parking brake wire, especially if it is also a navigation device. I hacked my Pioneer with software to allow movies to play while driving and to remove all the nag screens. You may have to browse the forums a bit and look for hacks.

 

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All the you tube videos I saw said just ground the green wire. I was thinking like you that it couldn't be that easy. The Unit I'm Getting Is DDX8901 HD. If any one has done this on a new Kenwood please let me know how you did it.

 

[rascole]

It is only for Onstar. Monsoon amp and sub are separate. What head unit?

 

[Renagade132]

I will try to ask my sound guy buddy, to see if he knows

 

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Kenwood DDX8901 HD

 

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There are relays out there that claim to do the job. I just don't wanna buy something I don't need

 

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All I had to do it ground the parking break wire! Works perfect!