'Official SAN ANTONIO thread'
09-29-2013, 10:16 AM
#1765
New to this forum, but I am trying to install a Pioneer double din using a metra wiring harness(2006 Acura TL Non-Nav) but for some reason the radio will not power up. Has anyone else had this problem when installing an after market radio, and if so can someone direct me to some possible solutions. THanks
09-30-2013, 07:59 AM
#1766
2006 6spd
iTrader: (2)
my bad didn't really read your post yesterday usually if you install a aftermarket radio in it doesn't power up you have to twist the red and yellow wires together..all 4 of them...
09-30-2013, 08:51 AM
#1767
Safety Car
Thread Starter
Red is switched ignition power, yellow is constant power. Not sure what these other 2 wires he is taking about are. Black is ground. Verify with a meter or 12v light you have power on each wire it should. Switched and constant. And make sure the ground is good.
09-30-2013, 08:56 AM
#1768
Safety Car
Thread Starter
Red is switched ignition power, yellow is constant power. Not sure what these other 2 wires he is taking about are. Black is ground. Verify with a meter or 12v light you have power on each ad it should. Switched and constant. And make sure the ground is good. If you need help pm me for my phone and I maybe able to assist you at my house or yours. I have installed stereos in cars for years including my new beater camry I just did.
09-30-2013, 09:37 AM
#1769
2006 6spd
iTrader: (2)
whoa learn how to install radios ruzzle I've installed at least 50-100radios maybe 20 total in all my cars every time it doesn't turn on you connect the red 2 red yellow to yellow and twist them all together...and you're right it's constant power meaning you won't lose all your memory settings every time you turn it off...especially with pioneer I still have to do my audio settings every single time I got in the car there's even certain settings on pioneer that you could only do with the radio powered off holding down the sequence of different buttons...you can try it yourself or pay custom sounds $100 to twist them together for you your call...
Last edited by TL Luver; 09-30-2013 at 09:40 AM.
09-30-2013, 10:40 AM
#1770
Safety Car
Thread Starter
Dude, I have been installing stereos for 25 years and I have a degree in electronics engineering. You Never should have to tie those wires together. If you do them something isn't wired right period. I have never come across this on any car I have owned or done for people. Stereo will only turn on when ignition is switched on and that is what the red to red wire is for. Yellow is for memory as you stated but only for that. If you use it for both you are routing power back through the system into the ignition which is not good period. Just use the yellow wire by itself and that's all you need with the red and yellow from the stereo itself. Maybe this is what you were explaining but you didn't go into detail. You will always have to remember to turn off the radio each time as it won't turn off with the car any more wiring it this way. Just do not hook up the red wire in the car side to anything and leave it disconnected as if you do you will have some electrical issues. Either way you should never have to hook it up this way unless something is not wired right period.
whoa learn how to install radios ruzzle I've installed at least 50-100radios maybe 20 total in all my cars every time it doesn't turn on you connect the red 2 red yellow to yellow and twist them all together...and you're right it's constant power meaning you won't lose all your memory settings every time you turn it off...especially with pioneer I still have to do my audio settings every single time I got in the car there's even certain settings on pioneer that you could only do with the radio powered off holding down the sequence of different buttons...you can try it yourself or pay custom sounds $100 to twist them together for you your call...
Last edited by pimpin-tl; 09-30-2013 at 10:42 AM.
09-30-2013, 01:04 PM
#1773
Safety Car
Thread Starter
10-02-2013, 04:43 PM
#1779
Needs a 930
Blue Star and pearl areas (downtown basically) are nice with a lot of food to choose from. I would eat everything on the river walk so you can't go wrong down there
I know of a great Italian place but it's about 25 min from downtown
I know of a great Italian place but it's about 25 min from downtown
Last edited by BeezleTL85; 10-02-2013 at 04:49 PM.
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10-02-2013, 04:55 PM
#1780
Touge Chaser
Riverwalk area is very easy to navigate and most of the food is pretty good, really depends on your budget. If someone falls into the riverwalk just yell at them to stand up!!
Across from the BlueStar brewery complex is La Tuna and you can also tour the King William District. Beautiful historic homes that are still used from the 1800's. If you make it to the Bluestar complex be sure to visit 1919, pre Prohibition style drinks and atmosphere. It's my favorite place to unwind after a hectic week at work or if the wife and I are having a downtown date night. If the local guys ever want meet downtown we should go there!!
Pearl Complex has La Gloria, Green, etc.
What kind of activities are your family interested in? Age groups? Most of the downtown activities revolve around food, booze, and historic sites.
There is always the San Antonio Missions to visit if your into that kind of thing.
Across from the BlueStar brewery complex is La Tuna and you can also tour the King William District. Beautiful historic homes that are still used from the 1800's. If you make it to the Bluestar complex be sure to visit 1919, pre Prohibition style drinks and atmosphere. It's my favorite place to unwind after a hectic week at work or if the wife and I are having a downtown date night. If the local guys ever want meet downtown we should go there!!
Pearl Complex has La Gloria, Green, etc.
What kind of activities are your family interested in? Age groups? Most of the downtown activities revolve around food, booze, and historic sites.
There is always the San Antonio Missions to visit if your into that kind of thing.
Last edited by DefMunkie; 10-02-2013 at 04:59 PM.
10-03-2013, 08:14 AM
#1783
Touge Chaser
Also try out the Menger bar at the Menger Hotel, classy and reasonably priced!
Pat O'Briens is fun when they have a dueling pianos.
Have fun walking around the Riverwalk! Let us know what you liked and didn't like!
To bad nightmare on Grayson shutdown... you could try http://www.13thfloorsanantonio.com/
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10-03-2013, 08:59 AM
#1784
2006 6spd
iTrader: (2)
Should I go for looks or performance first?!... after asking 6 friends it's a split... went with performance first last time. .. thinking v3 pipe & pcds or rims springs & front type s a spec. .. kinda have the funds to almost complete one or the other...?!?!?!?
10-03-2013, 09:54 PM
#1787
2006 6spd
iTrader: (2)
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/4108236767.html
selling my complete timing belt kit lmk I'll sell it to y'all for like $ 100 cheaper...(again sorry beez) lmk when your gonna do yours; or if you absolutely need one of these parts...
selling my complete timing belt kit lmk I'll sell it to y'all for like $ 100 cheaper...(again sorry beez) lmk when your gonna do yours; or if you absolutely need one of these parts...
10-04-2013, 09:43 AM
#1790
Touge Chaser
10-04-2013, 03:02 PM
#1791
Instructor
Dang, flew out here to Hawaii last weekend on some vacation/Air Force business. Government is now shut down, I'm on indefinite furlough and stuck here until my return flight next weekend. Could be worse!
I still have the Teins and EDFC in the trunk and hoping I could get them put on before the meets. I hope I can make it to the Twisted Sisters run.
I still have the Teins and EDFC in the trunk and hoping I could get them put on before the meets. I hope I can make it to the Twisted Sisters run.
10-09-2013, 10:58 AM
#1794
Needs a 930
Jeremy, I was thinking of trying to knock it out this weekend. Just the belt and pump though so it's not an all day thing. I can do the rest throughout the week little by little. I've got a fridge full of beer and can grill up some grub for afterwards if you're gonna be in town. Lmk
Edit: Sunday works too.
Edit: Sunday works too.
10-09-2013, 11:02 AM
#1795
Safety Car
Thread Starter
If our house wasn't forsale or it sold already, I wouldn't mind having you guys use our garage with all the air tools, and lights, epoxy flooring, etc. 
Sucks that I can't do much myself in the garage as the house has been showing almost every day right now especially weekends.
Sucks that I can't do much myself in the garage as the house has been showing almost every day right now especially weekends.
10-09-2013, 11:12 AM
#1797
Needs a 930
If our house wasn't forsale or it sold already, I wouldn't mind having you guys use our garage with all the air tools, and lights, epoxy flooring, etc. Sucks that I can't do much myself in the garage as the house has been showing almost every day right now especially weekends.
Sucks that I can't do much myself in the garage as the house has been showing almost every day right now especially weekends.