Alpine HU 'Dimmer' Connection?
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Alpine HU 'Dimmer' Connection?
I've wired up 'everything' on my 9812 head unit, however it has a 'dimmer' lead to connect "to the instrument cluster illumination lead". The manual says "this will enable the vehicle's dimmer control to dim the backlighting of the unit".
As my WRX only has a 'dim' switch (which I never use) do you think I can use this input to dim the HU when the headlights are on (i.e. at night)?
I haven't played about with it yet - has anyone connected this lead, and if so where?
Apparently there are pins in the subaru HU connector block which provide 'Radio Illumination +' and 'Radio Illumination -' - any use?
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Ru'
As my WRX only has a 'dim' switch (which I never use) do you think I can use this input to dim the HU when the headlights are on (i.e. at night)?
I haven't played about with it yet - has anyone connected this lead, and if so where?
Apparently there are pins in the subaru HU connector block which provide 'Radio Illumination +' and 'Radio Illumination -' - any use?
Cheers,
Ru'
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I've wired up 'everything' on my 9812 head unit, however it has a 'dimmer' lead to connect "to the instrument cluster illumination lead". The manual says "this will enable the vehicle's dimmer control to dim the backlighting of the unit".
As my WRX only has a 'dim' switch (which I never use) do you think I can use this input to dim the HU when the headlights are on (i.e. at night)?
I haven't played about with it yet - has anyone connected this lead, and if so where?
Apparently there are pins in the subaru HU connector block which provide 'Radio Illumination +' and 'Radio Illumination -' - any use?
Cheers,
Ru'
As my WRX only has a 'dim' switch (which I never use) do you think I can use this input to dim the HU when the headlights are on (i.e. at night)?
I haven't played about with it yet - has anyone connected this lead, and if so where?
Apparently there are pins in the subaru HU connector block which provide 'Radio Illumination +' and 'Radio Illumination -' - any use?
Cheers,
Ru'
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Cool, thanks for the info; from Alpine's description, I didn't know if they needed it connected to a dimming circuit (i.e. 12V adjustable downwards as the 'dimmer' is increased), and that giving it a straight 12V feed wouldn't make it dim at all.
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If you simply want the display to dim when side/head lights are selected, the connect the amber 'dimmer' lead to the green supply to the cig lighter light. the display dims when 12v is supplied to the amber 'dimmer' lead.
I guess you have already sorted it, but just to say this worked on mine!
If you simply want the display to dim when side/head lights are selected, the connect the amber 'dimmer' lead to the green supply to the cig lighter light. the display dims when 12v is supplied to the amber 'dimmer' lead.
I guess you have already sorted it, but just to say this worked on mine!
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Originally Posted by GE90
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If you simply want the display to dim when side/head lights are selected, the connect the amber 'dimmer' lead to the green supply to the cig lighter light. the display dims when 12v is supplied to the amber 'dimmer' lead.
I guess you have already sorted it, but just to say this worked on mine!
If you simply want the display to dim when side/head lights are selected, the connect the amber 'dimmer' lead to the green supply to the cig lighter light. the display dims when 12v is supplied to the amber 'dimmer' lead.
I guess you have already sorted it, but just to say this worked on mine!
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Originally Posted by GE90
Any idea how to activate the DAB?
Different aeriel...?
Different aeriel...?
Manual says you need the DAB Receiver Box TUA-T100DAB (separately sold).
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