I can turn it off manually or remove the face panel of the stereo. Use aftermarket harness that works with the CAN to provide the 12v switched connection for the aftermarket radio to work like factory. The pin out diagram does not show any other hot leads i.e. ... I’ve fitted a Sony XAV AX3005DB head unit to my 2011 VW Golf MK6 to replace an old RCD 210. Aftermarket Stereo Won't turn off with car. Or it would turn off after about 30 seconds. Some T5's have the single DIN with 2 key release slots and a pocket underneath it. It is an aftermarket radio with a $90 harness from a local radio shop instead of running a constant + wire from the battery. or tomorrow morning so i can get some better ones. I've got the constant from my radio tied to the constant on teh wiring harness and the switched from the radio tied to the switched on the wiring harness. Or it would turn off after about 30 seconds. Aftermarket Stereo losing Memory when ignition is off - posted in Audio, Electrics and Lighting: Hi, Ive read thread upon thread about this but im still none the wiser, i bought a sony mex-3800, connected it all fine, it didnt work at first but i switched the red and yellow wires as suggested in other threads and it works great but when i turn the ignition off it loses all its memory. I know the first thing you'll say is to make sure the wires for the switched power and constant power are hooked up right and they are. Hi, I have a 2006 VW Jetta and recently installed an aftermarket radio. You need to make sure the K line isn't connected at the harness but other than that, i'm not sure what your issue is. by GTi_Red » Sat Dec 22, 2012 12:43 pm, Post Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the fuse? This happened a few times then one day it turned off and never came back on. my only concern is the radio does not automatically turn off when i pull the key out of the ignition. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Stereo wont turn off when i take the key out the ignition. Make sure that the k-line is not connected to anything if you have an aftermarket radio! Remove key to turn off. vwvortex.com is not in any way affiliated with Volkswagen AG. You really should go back and check your wiring to make sure. The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta has 23 problems reported for stereo not working properly. It has four slots for key release. It is an aftermarket radio with a $90 harness from a local radio shop instead of running a constant + wire from the battery. It has an intermittent problem where the A/C, top, seat warmers and steering wheel controls all stop working, as well as the stereo remaining on when I turn of the car. I installed an Alpine aftermarket radio yesterday. The battery drains after a few days. if you have any ideas gimme a shout, Have you checked fuses? She pulls off the interstate and stops the car. ... I’ve fitted a Sony XAV AX3005DB head unit to my 2011 VW Golf MK6 to replace an old RCD 210. I have seen so many of you asking how to do this so when you pull the key out the stereo turns off like the factory unit. The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta has 29 problems reported for radio stopped working. I assume there is some wire that will turn the radio off when i turn the car off ect? I thought nothing of it and simply pressed the on button to turn it on, but it did not respond. Re: Fitting aftermarket stereo. Is this a known issue or is my wiring harness labeled incorrectly? Go. There is an aftermarket Phone holder on the dash, ... the headlights turn off and the sidelights stay on and the dash stays lit, when I remove the key it all goes off and the interior lights come on. Stereo doesn't turn off when the key is removed. Once it get power, it will release the power from the yellow wire and lead the power enter into the radio to turn on all functions to work. OriginUnknown. Bench Test the Head Unit and Replace if Needed If your radio has power and ground, and it isn’t in any kind of anti-theft mode, then it has probably failed, and the only fix will be to replace it. (Page 1 of 2) Prior to removing the battery, when I removed the key after shutting down the car, the radio would turn off. (The OEM radio turns off when the key is pulled.) its because the stock vw radio does not use a switched power line, so you have to get one that is, or just use the radios "off" button we've got a genious here he's right their is no ignition behind the radio because its carried through data signal. Its fast and easy to obtain the radio code for your Volkswagen stereo, simply follow the 3 simple steps on the right. Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Jetta yourself? Man I am bored at work. you can compare me to kobe bryant of the vw world. If the car has been running and you remove the key, the radio should turn off. The radio won’t turn off. make sure the key is turned on to acc. didnt check them enough so i will sort some pictures out tonight! Note: If your Beetle is equipped with OnStar, you might lose that feature when you install a new aftermarket receiver. Which one? The Volkswagen T5 runs from 2002 to 2016. Once it disconnect from power, it will cut the power from the yellow wire, only keep the yellow … (Page 1 of 2) I'll bet your switched wire is mistakenly labeled and is actually a constant +12. First remove the radio … Very strange. by polo1.9TDI SPORT » Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:38 pm, Post by 9N3 Turbo » Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:00 pm, Post doing this may also reset any issues with the radio. ... Only way to turn it off is eject it when i leave the car. There are two types of factory stereo's found in them: 1. try pulling the radio fuse and turning the car on for a few minutes or go for a short drive then turn the vehicle off and replug in the fuse. It shouldn't be a hard fix for someone with good car audio experience. by GTi_Red » Mon Dec 24, 2012 3:23 pm, Post The other difference is that the radio will not turn off now. Square Double DIN with key release This is usually found on the earlier models up to late 2008. Most of the time your car head unit won’t turn off due to faulty wiring, especially if you have installed an aftermarket radio. those 3 wires connected properly alone should turn on the deck no problem. by TehSniper » Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:16 pm, Post I have a 2014 VW Beetle convertible that came with a high end Pioneer aftermarket stereo. Everything works and the radio turns off with the ignition now. Once it get power, it will release the power from the yellow wire and lead the power enter into the radio to turn on all functions to work. try pulling the radio fuse and turning the car on for a few minutes or go for a short drive then turn the vehicle off and replug in the fuse. I tried switching the constant/switched power cords to see if the wiring harness might have had them mixed up, but it made no difference. aftermarket stereo won't turn off 05-24-2010 03:25 PM #1 I just hooked up my aftermarket stereo for a test run on my 2003 gti vr6 with the monsoon system stock. It controls the radio for turning on and off. So first off, I began checking all my wiring and everything was fine. Why won't my aftermarket deck turn on! Lastly I've heard of circumstances where a large capacitor fed the stereo and amps after power was off. If its wired like the VW radio, it will turn off when you pull the key out, not opening the door.. The radio works fine but does not turn off automatically when I power off the car and remove the key. This radio does not have a k-line connection, but rather has a CAN-high and CAN-low. The VW service tech says diagnostics show that an interrupt to the CAN bus is happening from the stereo. The engine just shuts down, the radio, AC, everything else never misses a beat. David, technically you could connect your 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit amplifier turn on wire to the switched 12v+ wire. Car stereo issues are very common, especially with older cars. The wiring harness is by Scoshe. Remove key to turn off. by TehSniper » Mon Oct 08, 2012 7:47 pm, Post by TehSniper » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:02 pm, Post Help - Aftermarket stereo won’t switch off on 2011 VW Mk6 I’ve fitted a Sony XAV AX3005DB head unit to my 2011 VW Golf MK6 to replace an old RCD 210. Average repair cost is $670 at 81,650 miles. Square Double DIN with key release This is usually found on the earlier models up to late 2008. Some VW owners believe that VW got a bad batch of radios from their radio supplier. Just make sure to run an in-line fuse holder with a 1-amp fuse on the amplifier turn on wire. 2006 Jetta 2.5. You can check for this problem with a voltmeter or test light. My Profile My Preferences My Mates. Radio went in fine. If you burn your car down I wont be held responsible. Once it disconnect from power, it will cut the power from the yellow wire, only keep the yellow … handbrake wire connected up there so videos can play with hand brake off, MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008. but my guess is something on the radio's board is fried in this particular situation which means replacment of the radio. Once I got new speakers up front I took it into the local audio shop (Custom Sounds - Austin, Tx) and they wired it to the the ignition, some wires under the steering column I believe...Not sure if that's what you're referring too when you say constant/switched power, but that's what they did for me. by 9N3 Turbo » Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:21 pm, Post Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the fuse? I found a pin out on the radio harness and appears you are correct in that the hot lead is always hot.. by TehSniper » Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:42 pm, Post so the installers were lazy and said hey maybe he won't notice it won't turn off. I tested my constant, and my ignition wires at every point leading up to the stereo and everything is reading fine. Some T5's have the single DIN with 2 key release slots and a pocket underneath it. It has four slots for key release. Before you buy a replacement radio though, you should check if your radio can be fixed. The problem is that it comes on when the car is off. If that's the case, there’s not much you can do but replace your radio with a refurbished OEM radio, an aftermarket radio, or an OEM radio designed for a newer model. Aftermarket Stereo Wiring, It wont turn off! Check out my website! I will show you how to wire your aftermarket radio to turn off when the key is removed from the ignition.Check out my website! ... Only way to turn it off is eject it when i leave the car. Ok so my JVC R618 won't turn on. In most cases, a poor ground won’t cause the head unit to fail to turn altogether, while a ground that has become disconnected altogether will. I have just hooked up a Sony Xplod CD player into my 1999 Toyota Solara with the JBL Premium Sound (factory amplifier). Shop for car stereos that fit your Volkswagen Beetle. Probably the Worlds greatest Polo resource, Post I will show how to install a Double Din Pioneer Radio in a B5.5 Volkswagen Passat 3BG. Anyone any idea on this and how to fix it. Some car manufacturers, however, may design the car electronics in such a way that the head unit won’t turn off for about 10 minutes after you have turned the car off. The pin out diagram does not show any other hot leads i.e. not tryin to start a fight man...just don't see the need in making a reply that offers no assistance whatsoever when i'm just looking for a little help. Anyone else have that memory problem? JavaScript is disabled. It has an intermittent problem where the A/C, top, seat warmers and steering wheel controls all stop working, as well as the stereo remaining on when I turn of the car.