Aftermarket Radio won't Turn Off in B5.5 Volkswagen Passat When Key is Removed

[@BigSteve_Gaming187]

Life saver. Or should I say battery saver. Currently have it ran 2 switch in my 04' Passat GL Wagon with 1.8T 5-Speed Manual Sleeper. As it is non-monsoon I'm currently installing a Orion XTR 750.4 and doing a Big 3 with extra battery in back but I wanted 2 find another way to have the deck run where i don't have 2 reprogram it as the aftermarket deck has an off/on switch as well but even when off it drains the battery (hense the switch). Watched ur other vid some time ago but was trying 2 get it done in hurry. Now having time watching this one should save me a lot of grief.

[@mattspam2674]

Did this myself a week ago, worked perfectly thanks for the videos.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Glad it helped, your welcome.

[@nickc7318]

Love the videos dude. I’m going to start going through these repairs and upgrades soon - the water leak with the foam seal for the pollen filter, and clean the drain under battery, etc.. I just bought a 03 1.8T at an auction for 1800 bucks, it needs some TLC, and your channel is a great kickstart to that. I was even happy to see the new fused power supply line, to the harness power being twisted together clockwise, so that the wire nut can thread on, get a good bite, and only twist them together more as it goes on. 🤟🏻👌🏻

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

That's a good buy, the 1.8T are good motor's. Once you do the maintenance things, you should be good to go. Thanks for watching!

[@nickc7318]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds thanks man, great channel! So no prob!! But, another question for ya man, have you ever had issues with interior lighting in one of these? I recently changed the bulbs in the drivers side brake light, and up until then my interior lights would work when opening a door or turning one on, same as the glove box trunk and visor lights all worked fine. But I got in last night and couldn’t see anything, tried switching them on, and nothing. I checked the fuses and each had continuity, I’m seeing something about a door switch, and pulling the module out from under the carpet and checking wires on there for being loose or corroded, but that’s usually a suggestion when windows or power locks accompany the interior light problem.. I changed the brake lights Friday morning, and Saturday night is when I noticed interior lights unresponsive.

[@steventipple3433]

Will this work on the Vw Bora mate cheers

[@dlwst44]

I have the same issue, but the radio turns off when the passenger side door is open. It looks to be an issue with the microswitch in the driver side door latch assembly. My dome light doesn't go on either when I open the driver side door, but it does with the passenger side. This is a nice work around to get it working.

[@ajrveedub]

Thanks mate helped a bunch. New to passats

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy you found this video helpful. yea, Passat's are nice.

[@CanadianStiches]

Do you need the online fuse holder? Or can you connect directly to the 75x? I have a 2012 vw beetle

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Your car is different, might be a different process.

[@nevadisfc4927]

Very helpful video - tks! The radio wire harness for the original 1-DIN radio on my B5.5, has 2 terminals, one identified as (UB+), and another as (+). 3 questions, as I am in the process of buying a 2-DIN headset: 1- do you know what those 2 terminal signs stand for?; 2- on both terminals I always read 12V, whether I turn the ignition key on, or have the key removed. I was expecting to find one constant power terminal, and one switched power terminal. They both seem to be constant power terminals. On the other hand, when I remove the key, the radio turns off automatically. Do you know what is happening?; 3- didn't you get a switched power terminal on your car's harness, and so this was the reason for this video?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm not too sure about your first question, but you can see the link in the description on the harness that I used. Yes, getting 12v from both harness is normal. The factory radio harness in these cars, are a bit different than traditional car radio harness. Yes, that's why I made this video, most other cars would have a constant 12v and a remote 12v on the harness.

[@petarmartincic3664]

What is the name of that yellow part on 2:20? Thank you! Great video!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

That part is called a Ring Terminal.

[@mattspam2674]

Any chance you could tell me the kind of Fuse you used for this?

[@johanlorentzon4963]

It's a 20A blade fuse. You need a blade fuse holder for it to work. There are also micro blade fuses, that work in the same way but just smaller.

[@ChubsH]

I was successful when it came to doing what you showed and that worked great. Somehow now tho, my power windows don’t work and it says my car door is always open. I have no idea what happened. Any thoughts?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Cool, getting your radio to automatically turn off. As for your windows not working and door, I'd suggest checking the fuses and make sure they are all good. If that's not the issue, check your work under the dash to make sure everything looks fine.

[@ChubsH]

​@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds checked the fuses and they're all looking okay. Symptoms are showing maybe something with the control module... Feel like I'm getting into a rabbit hole I wasn't ready for for this.. any tips you find, let me know.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

@@ChubsHokay sure, could be a pre-existing issue. I'll definitely share any new information.

[@logangarcia4192]

Can you use any wire to connect to your after market harness or does it have to be a specific wire?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I reccomend the harness from enfig. Check the links in the description. I'm not exactly sure what you are asking. What are you trying to do?

[@teho-ostatso228]

U can use any kind of wire. But i would recommend using the same kind of wire that is used in the wiring harness

[@logangarcia4192]

Yeah I was looking for what gauge wire.

[@bashalakraa4035]

Does this work for mk5 golf?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm not sure if the mk5 has a similar fuse panel.

[@timothyortega1982]

They look similar to the mk5 I’m doing this tomm

[@stockwelldesigns8308]

Thinks for the video man, this was a perfect walk through. I just finished wiring up my setup.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks for watching! Happy you found this helpful.

[@luketanner7638]

So excited to get rid of my Monsoon head unit!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, for sure. An upgraded radio is definitely the way to go.

[@luketanner7638]

Did it today exactly as shown and worked like a charm. Definitely felt a little defeated on this system without this video 🙌🏼

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

@@luketanner7638 Much respect! I'm happy you got value from this video.

[@yeahtube69]

Does this still need to be done on a 2003 VW golf with a crutchfield canbus harness to an aftermarket radio? Or does the canbus deal with the power?

[@pep0101]

Is the fuse necessary, if the stereo has a 10A fuse?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Not really, I used the additional fuse for extra safety.

[@ricardoolaya1241]

Thanks for the video, which kind of electric wire you used? to be specific the blue wire to connect to the radio and the ignition 75X. Thanks again!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

The blue wire is a 14 gauge speaker wire. Yes, the blue wire connects the 75X to the radio ignition wire.

[@dejaniero4081]

Hey man, I'm just wondering what these parts are that you are using? What is the part you put the fuse in and what is the fuse?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

The part is an inline fuse holder.

[@remguiller7593]

good job bro thanks for your video tutorial its a big help.for those other people to do install a after market radio fow VW.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thank you! Yes, that's my intention, to help others fix their car's.

[@jonathanjansz2349]

Hey man, have an 05' wagon same thing happened to me but drains battery now because amp stays on as well, would this switch off the head unit as well as factory monsoon , or just the HU , thanks !

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I've had no issues with my battery since I did mine. I will check to see if it also turns of the amp.

[@jonathanjansz2349]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds thanks man!

[@thatboygoat4051]

Following also need to know if this will power off my aftermarket amp.

[@feeblecrib]

my pioneer harness doesnt have a red wire coming out of it, do i connect my ignition power source to the blue remote wire?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

The blue remote wire might be for an external amp.

[@L0rdVadr]

If it’s a pioneer you have 3 wires. Yellow is constant power (batt +), black is ground, and the red wire is ignition (switched). You want the red. Should actually be stamped on the wire

[@jorgeperme1131]

Hi bro nice tutorial it seems that it helped so much people, but I think I fried my stereo I replied every single step but at the time to connect the new connection from the 75x terminal started to smoke, now it don’t start. I saw the diagram of the iso harness and I connected the 75x to the ignition switch terminal of the stereo I really don’t seem any problem. Could you give some advice ? Ty

[@BigSteve_Gaming187]

I'm guessing you didn't do what you ALWAYS do when doing anything electrical ANYWHERE and that is remove the terminals off the battery. Also as your dealing with Relays its best to wait a few minutes or turn the key if ur In a hurry to drain whatever remaining charge is left in the circuitry. Shorting any wires is also a possibility. Also, it's best to hold off putting the fuse in till the wiring is completed. Radios often store energy as it holds the memory of your settings if you had it running any other way prior. Just trying to cover all possible scenarios in which that logically can happen.

[@asianbloke1st]

doesn't it help if you cut off constant 12v and leave connected red ignition wire from radio harness?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm not sure. I've never seen it done like that. I'd have to test it and see if it works without issues.

[@DaytonCarCare]

Isn't pin #14 Key Removal, (red wire) on harness plug, switchable power? Yellow would be pin #15 Battery + Constant power

[@andrewjohnson1555]

Can I do this with a piggy back fuse from a ignition live ? Good video .

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, pretty much what I did.

[@i.t.s8017]

I have a 2008 Volkswagen Golf and recently installed a aftermarket stereo and it won’t turn off when I take of the key would this method work still?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

You should be able to use this similar method to fix that issue on the MK5, but I'm note sure if that panel is the same, you might want to use a volt meter to double check before you tap from anything on the panel.

[@DK-yv1pw]

Yes

[@hez7159]

Hi. I tried this on my passat 3b6 2005 model, but my 75x have constant 12 v. What else can I do?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Did you check the other nuts? Check the fuse panel and see if you can find an ignition fuse, tap from it and use a relay.

[@rahuldas39]

Hey man, great DIY❤️, love from India, does this work with b6 Passat as well?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Shout out to India, Mush respect. The radio will fit in the b6 Passat. However, you will need the specific dash kit and harness.

[@jackstm3343]

today i was installing aftermarket radio in my golf4 and it had same problem radio wont turn off and i foud out why ignition wire have 2V when key is removed (it shuld be 0) but it have 12V when ignition is on but i’m not shure why

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thats how it is with these cars. Same thing happened to me when I first installed this radio, and that's why I made this video.

[@Kadafi1602]

It turns off when you switch the key, not on the "click" when you remove the key. So radio only stays on when engine is on. Any idea on how to tap in to the key removal "click" on the ignition, so the radio stays on when turning engine off, but goes off on key removal, like on a normal vw?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

After you turn the engine off the radio will turn off. After you shut off the engine turn the key one click towards the accessory position, without starting the engine and the radio will turn back on without the engine running. I have no idea as to how to make the radio remain on immediately after you shut off the engine.

[@Kadafi1602]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds I thought so in theory. It's just that theres no fuse in the fuse box that stays lit after turning off the engine. So right now my radio goes off together with the engine. I'd rather not mess around with the ignition wiring, unless there's a clear diagram. Any ideas?

[@flibitygibet1]

wow, just twisted the wires together! no solder joint, not even a connector.

[@DK-yv1pw]

Right?! And the ghetto connections. 🙄

[@099jakob]

This might be a stupid question? But how and why is this working?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

It works because I tapped from an ignition circuit.

[@099jakob]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds Thank you very much! I didn't notice you actually added a switched circuit to the radio. I seemed to believe you just added a fuse to the hole circuit and was like waat is going on here. I just fixed the problem in my car today. I took the easier solution. I just stole the ignition circuit from the Air conditioning just below the radio. I just want to thank you for sharing good content. I got the 3bg(2004) so just a generation newer than your car. We seems to run into the same problem with our passats(witch I think is common lol) You are just ahead of me so you are a great inspiration here in Denmark thank you very much! I will probably fix my front door tomorrow! But thats look like a hard one... My passat is currently on 500.000 km heading for one million!!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

@@099jakob Thanks for watching. Yes, these Passat have a lot of common issues.

[@joshreed8947]

great videos my man, i got everything you listed and i am going to try installing the radio soon, i think we have the same car? mines a 2003 Passat W8 4motion sedan.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks for watching! Good luck with your install. Mine is a V6 4motion wagon, 2003.

[@leif-eriksmevoll7659]

thank you so much brother!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks bro, much respect 👍🏾

[@300cease]

did this and works but my ac stopped working

[@asianbloke1st]

but great video anyway , Thanks mate...

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thank you!

[@gallardoalex17]

Exactamente lo que buscaba

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy you found this video.

[@ladrakeus9252]

A uh! Your video does the opposite of what the title says.🤨