I tried hooking remote wire up the #5 fuse labled 20 AMP Radio but I am getting a constant signal. This is in a 04" TSX


PLEASE HELP!!!!

 

do you have a meter??? that would be the best way to test... i usually go for the radio fuse...

 

I did go to that one but still get a constant. I will use my meter later on today and see which one. I don't fill like running wire all the way to armrest. I might not have a choice though

 

That radio fuse you're tapping is probably the switched 12V that turns ont he radio.

Does your TSX OEM (I assume) stereo have an external amp for the stock speakers/sub? If so, then from there, you can find the remote turn on wire (I think usually blue wire?) at the amp for the speakers/sub, and use that to power your amp. That way you don't have to tear up your center console, and you'd only have to run a wire from whereever your stock amp is.

Otherwise, you could always just put a switch inline from the radio fuse to your amp so you can switch on your amp manually - ghetto but it works.

 

i've never used the fuse box for a remote in an acura, but in most cars i usually go for the ACC fuse. This should turn your amps on in the ACC mode on the ignition. I think acuras should have a similar fuse, i know i've used it in various toyotas. You probably wouldn't be able to turn off your amps by turning off the radio, but most people i know never even turn off their radios anyways.

 

All TSX's have a remote turn out out of the radio.