remote amp wire switch

[ultimate_vn]

just curious is it possible to use the power economy button from a vs in my vn as a switch for the remote wire for the amp?

[azzfox]

why bother? just get another switch from dick smith, jaycar.etc, theyre a dime a dozen. but why would you want a switch for your amp?

[ultimate_vn]

well for starters i already have the parts out of a vs and so it doesnt look out of the ordinary and it is so you can turn the amp off if it is over heating or you not in the mood for all the base

[azzfox]

ok, so you got the center console bit out of a vs and want it in your vn? if so i dont see why you couldnt. does it have pins or wires on the bottom of the switch? and how many?

[Atreidae]

You should use that switch for something far more illegal... radar detector.. lol

[ultimate_vn]

it has 2 wires it is just simply an on/off switch. lol like ya thinking Atreidae but i just want a simple switch for my amp that doesnt look out of the ordinary and just wanted to know if it would work

[mouce]

Except that all the cops use Lasers now, other than that it's a good idea ^^^

[phree]

Have you tested it to make sure it is on or off? From memory, the switch is momentary i.e. it only gives a pulse when pressed. To do what you want would require some type of flip-flop circuit and relay. So not impossible but not really practical.

[ultimate_vn]

i am an electrical apprentice im not stupid yes i have tested it and and it is an on/off switch.

[phree]

LOL!
Well what's the problem then?

[azzfox]

i was wondering the same thing as phree. lol

[ultimate_vn]

the problem is i dont know much bout car audio and was just after a little help

[phree]

The remote wire carries very little current so it should be fine.

[ultimate_vn]

thanx for the help very much appreciated

[brohawk]

ive done the same thing ultimate. i used a simpe push pull switch. just run it as an inline switch 1 end to hu 1 end to amp. very simple and useful mod. i use it wen i come home late etc i dnt want to advertise the fact i have a good stereo or wake every1 up. or if im just not in the mood