Is it possible to bypass the handbrake lock on dvd players?

[fluxwildlyuncut]

I recently installed a pioneer AVH-P4950DVD DVD player in my car and to avoid only being able to use the dvd player while the handbrake is on, i left out the wire that goes to the handbrake. Once i was done, i tried to play a dvd and it still wouldn't work stating that the handbrake needs to be on. Is there a way to get around this and still be able to use the player while driving?

[StoneX]

Ground/earth the wire. I'd recommend hooking it up as intended to the handbrake but put a switch on it so you can manually ground it. That way if you get a roadworthy, you can flick the switch so it works as it SHOULD.

[fluxwildlyuncut]

I recently installed a new pioneer dvd player (AVH-P4950DVD) into my car on the weekend. While installing it i left off the cable that goes from the deck to the handbrake thinking this would allow me to watch dvds even while the handbake is off. once i was done, i tried it out and it still won't let me watch dvds stating the park brake must be active to veiw movies. is there any way to wire up the player so that i can watch dvds even when the car is in drive? something i have heard is that if you connect the wire that is ment to go to the handbrake, to a ground on the car, this bypasses the handbrake and let you watch dvds anytime. don't know if it is true but i was wondering if anyone else has been able to get their dvd players to run anytime. Cheers

[Haydz]

try either connecting the cable to an earthing point( any metal on the car)

or connect it to a 12 volt source such as the cigarette lighter. one of them will fix it.


probably the easiest way.

or. leave your handbrake on. "doh"

[sam5534]

I just grounded that wire, everything works perfectly on mine but it is defectable so be careful.

[dijm8]

well with all my dvd players ive had, ive grounded it to metal and havent had a problem, just find a nice spot and ground it m8

[Coast_Calais]

Just as extra input, I'd recomend you connect to the handbrake AND also to earth, but put a switch on the earth.
So you can use it whilst driving, and in the event of RWC or other nasty events, you can switch it to normal operation mode.
And don't put a label on your switch. lolz

It is illegal for a screen to be in use whilst ANY part of the screen is viewable by driver,
regardless of angle or area, while the vehicle is not in park with the handbrake on.
Even if the driver "claims" to not be watching. - You have been warned...

[whitey66]

If you run a switch wired to earth you need to isolate the handbrake circuit when the switch is earthed or your handbrake light (and warning chime depending on model) will come on when driving with the dvd player on.

A "selector" type toggle switch with 3 terminals will do this.One side of the switch is connected to the DVD unit and the switch selects between the constant earth or the handbrake circuit with the flick of a switch.

[Tasmaniak]

As a word of warning, you may still need the toggle switch. Some newer units require the Earth signal AFTER the unit has powered up. Hence, you have to turn the power on and THEN apply the brake.

[Mr Boomz]

as an installer we have stringent laws to abide by when it comes to DVD players and the parkbrake wire.

if we dont attach it to the handbrake we dont get a fine anymore

We face INSTANT criminal action for endangering the lives of Motorists.

and the driver gets defected and fines.

[rawsonn]

as an installer we have stringent laws to abide by when it comes to DVD players and the parkbrake wire.

if we dont attach it to the handbrake we dont get a fine anymore

We face INSTANT criminal action for endangering the lives of Motorists.

and the driver gets defected and fines.

what state is this.. im in nsw and have heard nothing about it, been installing for 3 years now

[SEXCVP]

well guys i was thinking instead of playing around with the wires, how about just loosen up ur hand break in a way when you pull it to the first click, the handbreak is not physically on but the car thinks it is and the light turns on giving power to that wire making the dvd to work. This way cops wont realise wht u hv done coz they pull the hand break up ful to test it not to the first click. so ill be safe with wiring and no damage done to the car physically. well i am about to get a dvd head unit installed and thats my plan to overcome that issue. Let me noe if this is a good idea.

[Philthy]

as an installer we have stringent laws to abide by when it comes to DVD players and the parkbrake wire.

if we dont attach it to the handbrake we dont get a fine anymore

We face INSTANT criminal action for endangering the lives of Motorists.

and the driver gets defected and fines.

Really? Every place I went to looking for DVD players told me they technically had to wire it to the handbrake, but they rarely did. That was without me even asking if they would bypass it
In Vic by the way

[Tasmaniak]

well guys i was thinking instead of playing around with the wires, how about just loosen up ur hand break in a way when you pull it to the first click, the handbreak is not physically on but the car thinks it is and the light turns on giving power to that wire making the dvd to work. This way cops wont realise wht u hv done coz they pull the hand break up ful to test it not to the first click. so ill be safe with wiring and no damage done to the car physically. well i am about to get a dvd head unit installed and thats my plan to overcome that issue. Let me noe if this is a good idea.

Sure it will work just got to find that parkbrake wire (not that hard)..often times most people don't because it just easier to join the parkbrake wire to the units ground wire and call it quits

[Coast_Calais]

well guys i was thinking instead of playing around with the wires, how about just loosen up ur hand break in a way when you pull it to the first click, the handbreak is not physically on but the car thinks it is and the light turns on giving power to that wire making the dvd to work. This way cops wont realise wht u hv done coz they pull the hand break up ful to test it not to the first click. so ill be safe with wiring and no damage done to the car physically. well i am about to get a dvd head unit installed and thats my plan to overcome that issue. Let me noe if this is a good idea.

Then you'd be stuck with you're handbrake light on while you drive around, and my Calais would be playing the "idiot" chime too

Be inventive people, as stated earlier, you can have it run through you're handbrake, but also have a bypass... Wired properly (as not previously covered) it will "seem" legal when pulled over (if that is your concern) and you can bypass when safe to do so for the comfort of your cabin buddies...

[whitey66]

Then you'd be stuck with you're handbrake light on while you drive around, and my Calais would be playing the "idiot" chime too

Be inventive people, as stated earlier, you can have it run through you're handbrake, but also have a bypass... Wired properly (as not previously covered) it will "seem" legal when pulled over (if that is your concern) and you can bypass when safe to do so for the comfort of your cabin buddies...

"As not previously covered",what is that supposed to mean??
My post tells you exactly how to wire it.

[BOGANV8]

Just as extra input, I'd recomend you connect to the handbrake AND also to earth, but put a switch on the earth.
So you can use it whilst driving, and in the event of RWC or other nasty events, you can switch it to normal operation mode.
And don't put a label on your switch. lolz

It is illegal for a screen to be in use whilst ANY part of the screen is viewable by driver,
regardless of angle or area, while the vehicle is not in park with the handbrake on.
Even if the driver "claims" to not be watching. - You have been warned...

This is how i have done it a 3 position switch middle terminal has the wire coming from the head unit. the top terminal has a wire going to the handbrake and the bottom terminal has the wire going to earth... works a treat. but either way never been pulled over for it.

Had rbt and random stops where the cops go oh is that dvd screen oh cool and thats it

[SEXCVP]

guys i was getting my dvd head unit put in professionally so i get the warrenty on installation and the unit. anyone think that the installer would wire the switch for me or even if i do it later after he installes it, would it still be under warrenty?

[Tasmaniak]

you will blow your warranty clean out of the water if YOU did it. HE should have a warranty on his workmanship no matter how he installs it

[SEXCVP]

so if i get him to put the switch in the circuit so that the DVD unit works while driving, would he do it under warranty so i dont loose the unit and the installation warrenty

[StoneX]

Ask him... We can't tell you what someone else will do

[Tasmaniak]

you could lose the unit warranty but shouldn't lose the install warranty but it all depends on the shop...like StoneX said..ask them