Remote Turn-On Wire For Amplifier w/DSP
 

Hi Everyone,

I'm trying to install the DICE Ipod unit into my friend's 2006 X5 with DSP. I have a '05 E46 325i, so I"ve done this before, just without DSP.

The problem that I'm having is that no sound is coming out from the speakers. I can control the ipod either from the unit itself or from the radio. The radio displays the text as well as changes tracks on the ipod. So, I know that the DICE unit isn't the problem. My though is that the amplifier is not being told to turn on. I had a similar situation with my E46 when swapping headunits with an Apline aftermarket receiver.

The instructions state that you need to connect the power and ground wires for the DSP unit into the corresponding wires into the harness. I've done that without any success. In talking with Tom at EAS, I have a feeling that I need to be connecting the 12+ power source wire from the DSP unit into the remote turn on wire for the amplifier.

My question is which wire is the remote turn-on wire? Tom had stated that it is Purple/White wire. In looking at the main 16-wire harness, I do not see that wire . I unfortunately do not have access to a voltmeter and am looking to the X5 community for help.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Check what type of connector you have on your factory amp. If you have DSP you may have a 15 pins connector. If that is the case you should get a remote +12v on pin 4 which gives 12v when the radio unit is on. If you have a 42 pins connector (actually 2 connectors side by side, a grey one and a black one) you should get a remote +12v on pin 10 of the grey connector. I would still strongly suggest that you test this with a voltmeter. i

While I would love to give a color and be completed, I would highly advise investing in a voltmeter or $5 light tester before piercing any wires. If you connect the wrong wire - the end results would be a lot more expensive.

The global 12V switched color in the vehicle is purple with a white stripe, if this cannot be found, stop and get a tester before continuing - the added safety precaution is worth much more than replacing a $1300+ DSP amp.