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Old 08-16-2019, 02:25 AM   #4
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He's saying that you need to enable the 'amp on' option in the radio menu. It should trigger a 12v signal on a blue with white stripe wire coming out of the radio to tell the amp to turn on.

Don't get hung up on the dsp part of this.

All radios are stupid. The connections all follow 1 of 2 methods, and all the voltages and signal levels are standardized. There is not a single aftermarket radio anywhere in the world that could not be wired into our cars.

The dsp is software only. This is the equivalent of you worrying that your new laptop won't be able to open word files.

The main things to always figure out for any aftermarket radio are:
Size: what adapters/plates are needed? Most radios need some sort of adaptor pieces to fill in extra space, and to alter the oem mounting points to a more universal style mounting point.

Wiring: what adaptor cables are needed? They make adapter cables that are connected to the radio cable(s) to make the radio work in the car. Always use these adapter cables, as it means you never need to cut into the wires in the car, meaning the oem radio can go back in whenever, as well as making troubleshooting easier because the adapter cables use the universal wiring colors, which are much easier to follow.

Crutchfield is an excellent resource for this normally. They cost more due to that, but their customer service to help through the install can be invaluable to someone unsure of what to connect where. But they don't sell android units.
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