Hoping this is right area to post.. Radio Help

[queen_b]

Ok.. I just got the Jensen--touchscreen..7in flip.. I know there is a way to by pass the emergency brake.. I have it grounded to the body.. and was told i needed a toggle switch. Tried that and when i flip the toggle on it doesnt work. I have to play with it to get it to work and it is a pain in the butt. Is there ne way i can get this to work? Trying to get it to where i can watch something without pullin up the emergency brake... Please Help....

[Six Shooter]

Why does everyone want to put a switch on this, so that they don't have to use the e-brake?

Just hook it up the way it's supposed to be, saves a lot of headache, especially when you get distracted while driving and hit somebody else.

[queen_b]

dont bother me at all---- i have had it up since i got the tv-- i dotn really look at it.. i listen to it but i got a 3 year old.. and when we stop at somehere i would like for him to watch it and be still without using the ebrake... We are makin a trip from IL back to NC... I know there is a way..

[TwistedDreams]

my e-brake doesnt work, someone pulled it, thinking they was gonna try to piss me off, while I was driving and nothing happened

[tnalero99]

I know that I have an Alpine TV and a buddies stereo shop got me a little black box that tricks the unit. When you start the car, the warning comes on the screen for about 3 seconds, then you can use it anytime after that. Not sure what it was called, but could do some searching or call area stereo shops for some info.

[sound_xtreme]

the switch. to use it:
flip it on, flip it off, flip it on. should work.(if it's already on, repeat once)

[doubleN0alero]

yeah, depending on which brand you have, there should be a black box for it. I have one with my Alpine and I can use it whenever. I dont watch movies anymore (1 close called cured that), but even when I use the dvd player as an MP3 player, it helps to have the big playlist on the screen. Let us know the brand and we'll see what we can find.

[Ryan from Ohio]

And everyone does realize this is ILLEGAL.

Any shop installing such devices CAN BE FINED.

If you are pulled over and the TV/DVD/Screen is in the drivers view and is not disabled while in drive you CAN BE CITED.

These are obvious precautions for obvious reasons.

If you want a DVD player for your son I advise getting one that straps to the seat back (they are way cheaper than that $400 Jensen POS anyhow) or doing it right and getting screens installed in the headrest.

[adam337]

^..she already bought it. why give that advice now?

[Ryan from Ohio]

Might be able to return... Also I never seen a post asking advice on what to buy. In reality its probably something she doesnt want to hear, but its the truth.

I sure as hell would be pissed thinking Im doing a good thing for my kid then end up causing an accident or getting a ticket over it- or both.

Also Iver heard some stories about the screens used in the Jensens going out rather fast.

Heck I wanted one for my daughter. Made the better choice of a $100 portable dvd w/screen deal. Comes with 12V cig adapter ;) Battery and the works...

[rollinpropercc3]

.hey queen b, we've done it in my boys civic. let me bouble check the wiring, its been a few years. it was a p.i.t.a tho....but i will get back to ya

[queen_b]

ok thanks you guys.. YES! I KNOW ITS ILLEGAL I DO KNOW MY STATE LAWS AND ALL THAT! Second, I bought it for both of us.. Third it doesnt distract me at all with a movie playing drove a friends car that had one and never looked at the movie.. I can listen without watching the joy of havin a kid u learn to watch movies like that.... And if u read it says it a jensen but i did not post the model which is vm9311ts. As far as the jensen being a pos. that is ur opinion i know people that have them and so far they havent had ne probs out of them..... I did my research b4 buying it... And i have tried the way to bypass the ebrake but the way i was told isnt working.. Im not goin to be stupid and ride with the screen up constantly and watch movies the whole time while im driving. I appreciate everyones help but if u are goin to act like my mom or dad and tell me WHY i shouldnt do it then please dont post.

[ryanJ]

you might want to check the owners manual and see the correct procedure for allowing video playback. Ive installed in-dash units very similar to that Jensen and the followin sequense must be used;
1. engage e-brake, while vehicle is off
2. turn on ignition
3. disengage e-brake
4. engage e-brake
5. disengage
6. engage e-brake, after about 5 sec the warning will go away

its a pain but i bet that the model u have has similar instructions, if u wire up a switch that goes from 12v to ground just as your parking brake does then u should be ok

[sound_xtreme]

shouldnt even need 12v to ground. ive always done bypasses with a switch straight to ground. flip it a few times, and ur bypassed