How To Bypass Parking Brake On Alpine Radio

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Parts linked in the description!

[@Deerector]

where is the parking brake wire on a ranger

[@escobih23]

I see that people still watch this video and wanted to say i had the same problem when connecting my pioneer radio in my 2010 Camry. What my friend did for me is, with the center console removed, he looked for a random bolt that the wire could ground to and so we found one, loosened the bolt a bit to get the wire under, and tightened it again HAHA haven’t had a problem since. I must add the parking wire was very long which let us do this (: best of luck everyone

[@darumaprb8500]

I buy it and is flawless there's no doubt...came today... and now is working...

[@GNaron]

I have a Alpine 509 halo. I had to use the red ACC wire instead of the amp turn on blue and white wire, to get it to work reliably. A lot of the time amp wouldn't turn on or the access to setting, bluetooth and video wouldn't unlock. Connecting the bypass to ACC clear up everything. Also if you are problem with the bluetooth volume connecting at startup. Tap the bluetooth volume knob before or shortly after startup.

[@floridabuzz2457]

On your 509 halo did you need the 4 wires or only 3 ?

[@GNaron]

@@floridabuzz2457 3 wires, some Alpine decks have a foot brake wire that also needs to be hooked up.

[@judahslion1970]

Nicely done, Your intelligence was leaking through and yet, you kept it simple. You would love controls work. I am curious if you have any info on the Alpine Nav uint using GPS and the Parking Brake? And being on the road alot this unit would be nice so the family can watch a movie through the stereo.

[@edwardtovar9564]

I just did this on an alpine ilx650. Great video 👍🏾

[@Michael-vj6qh]

That what I am using! Did it work?

[@carlosquintero2993]

Any one part number on the part to many on line

[@theNillaLenape]

@@carlosquintero2993 MicroBypass Video Parking Brake Bypass Fits ALPINE ILX-W650 ILX-F309 ILX-F259

[@eduardomelgar853]

​@@carlosquintero2993 yo no encuentro nada al respecto 😢

[@lyfsalgorhythm]

I set this up for with my ilx670 but I’m trying to figure out how to screen mirror

[@Kevinb1821]

Oh my god. The one I got had the blue yellow wire a ground black green and the blue remote. I thought the green for some dumb reason hooked up to yellow power. I hooked it up. Plugged the fuse in and realized my amps were on all the time even with the keys out and radio off. I just pulled it out not to do any damage. Now that I know the green wire is left alone. I’m gonna try putting it back in so I can freaking adjust the sound settings.

[@stevetomiko7653]

What kind of signal does the radio want on the yellow/blue? Positive or ground and if positive how many volts?

[@plumflower22]

Great product worked like a charm. I didn’t need to pull up the center consul to connect to the E brake connecting to the back of the radio was much better and convenient. Thank you for the heads up.

[@gregorytyler9196]

you did not have to pull the dash

[@kurtnikolas4531]

so all you had to do was remove the head unit from the dash to swap out the receiver?

[@danielrevels3050]

Awesome video. Very detailed and super helpful. You just saved me from possibly frying my unit and maybe even my car. Thanks my man👍

[@Nutrafin-3D]

Sucks i have to get one of these to adjust basic audio settings on the fly

[@bmfbowtie6679]

Trying to install in a custom 1956 Chevy wagon and was getting super frustrated on why I can't access settings, connect Bluetooth etc. Thanks for the video

[@tonyo3856]

I tried doing this on an ilx-207 and it’s not working any advice?

[@velocast]

Yes, it does work on the iLX-507. If your car has interfaces like Maestro, Connects2, etc just do not connect them the parking wire....🎉

[@armourbl]

Can you elaborate please. I have a 507 and trying to get this to work. What do you mean don't connect to parking wire?

[@armourbl]

Got mine to work. BTW -- you cannot have the parking brake wire connected to the car side (inline).

[@velocast]

@@armourbl Ok, lets to make a loop circuit between the 507 and the MicroBypass. Nothing else matters! Most interfaces will have inputs for speed pulse, parking brake, reverse, telephone mute, etc. The parking brake should not be connected to the interface. Sorry for the delay!

[@christianrodriguez607]

I’m going to get one soon do you recommend the bypass and if you do is it common sense on hooking it up

[@armourbl]

@christianrodriguez607 yes. Worth it. Make sure to test before closing up the dash.

[@Inzanezombie]

I tried a parking break bypass with an x009 and maestro RR, didnt work. Normally I have to do a p brake and break combo while in park to make it happens.

[@justinhann3401]

I have a 2020 Tundra, installed this p bypass with me alpine f-511. Same thing sometimes it work and other times it’s locked. Have to hit p brake and brake combo

[@Opo8789]

Will video from a rear view camera show up if the restrictions are present?

[@pookiedabear973]

Has anyone installed this in a 2013 Ford Edge? Does anyone know of anything that might need to be performed differently? How would you know if your car has a brake pedal wire? Great video!! Hooked this up before but couldn’t get it right. Then had to put the OEM radio back in and it sucks!! I’m going to pull this OEM one out and put my Alpine ILX w650 one more time I hope. I need CarPlay back. Lol

[@JoyLong]

You could simply connect that yellow/blue wire to a ground, and that works too

[@MikeWolf-427]

Thanks for the video. If I have a foot parking brake, do I need to hook up both yellow wires? I'm not clear if I connect both wires or if it's, one or the other.

[@JeremysRockSchool365]

Fantastic video. Now I just need my backup camera to work

[@I.Am.SpartakoS]

Thank you for this video and for the intruduction to the bypass switch. I do have one question. My Alpine radio is connected to the vehicle via a Maestro module; do I make these connections before or after the module?

[@adamlaforce3681]

Did you ever get an answer to this question I have a maestro also I’m guessing you just wire it from the actual Alpine harness

[@armourbl]

@@adamlaforce3681 I'd like to know as well. Logic for me is you want to do it right before the radio. Since you have a ground and remote wire (blue/white) inline with the harness they will work regardless of location. And you wire in the yellow/blue, not inline, just into the radio to fool the radio. The relay should start up with the remote wire receiving power and send the ground to the yellow/blue wire. The problem is I don't know if the Maestro RR has any part to play in any of this. Like if the Maestro doesn't sense the yellow/blue wire inline to the radio, what happens? I may try to wire mine with the yellow/blue still inline. At least that way if the relay doesn't work, I'd still be able to use the parking brake to engage the settings menu as a backup operation.

[@armourbl]

Got mine to work. BTW -- you cannot have the parking brake wire connected to the car side (inline).

[@easyfishing1296]

I use this on my alpine x008u it works for the vedio but somehow my sound setup wouldn’t let me control the equalizer setup . Any helps on that ?? I can’t even adjust my speaker without that please help here ??

[@Levi081]

I have the same radio did you resolve the issue??

[@pfdlegaspi1]

Awesome video. Question? I have the RP4.2-TY11 radio replacement and SWC interface already connected to the radio harness. I understand that the by-pass blue/yellow wire connects directly to the blue/yellow on the radio harness. The blue/white wire I have a question on. Since radio harness is connected to the radio replacement & SWC interface should I snip the blue/white wire and connect directly to the bypass blue/white wire (as shown on the video) or should I just tie-in the bypass blue/white wire to the blue/white wire on the radio harness. In other words keep the blue/white bypass, radio harness and radio interface all connected? Hope I didn’t confuse you :-/

[@Wicked-Tech]

I was wondering the same thing. Did you end up ever getting an answer?

[@vincentlee2460]

The blue white wire is the 12v only when car key is in the ACC position. If its a constant 12V then it won't work

[@benderbearer8921]

My yellow /blue wire goes from the deck to the radio pro ch1a -rsx (the steering wheel controls). Would I need to keep that line connected to that control box?

[@sojer6mile]

Annoying mine won't work... 2nd bypass switch....

[@davidriley7364]

I'm doing so currently and for a INE-W960 I only need the three the ground the blue/yellow,and the remote power?

[@Vic323.]

I contacted the same way on my 07 tacoma but it's not doing anything

[@_flexxx_]

When I try to access reverse camera features under settings I can not press it due to it being greyed out. Does having one of these installed have the unit thinking the parking brake is applied and greys out the ability to press the reverse camera in the settings?

[@atwon86]

I just ordered 😊

[@musicismeds]

So I have the ix650 by alpine and I purchased a redwolf bypass from Amazon. The bypass has black,red,green and blue. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to go about this. I also have a reverse trigger wire on the unit. Is that supposed to be grounded out? It's been years since I've done a install. Any info would be greatly appreciated 🙏

[@NickOcean]

I installed this on a 2014 Tundra. Now my e-brake sensor is permanently on and alarms while driving even though it’s not engaged. What am I missing?

[@sinceninetyeightysixgustof8122]

I just bought ILXW650 does it actually play video can I mirror my phone onto the screen? I have a s21+ running android auto through USB input I accidently bought a parking brake bypass for a pioneer stereo can I use it on my alpine if it is just a relay?

[@Sinaloa_Cartel]

My lambo doesn’t have park and somehow I can no longer access settings in alpine radio. Even when car turned off. Still says not in park. I have a harness but now can’t do anything. Not sure. Any solutions? Ty

[@davidtrevino1184]

Will it work on an Alpine ILX-107?

[@TheMsilos]

If my alpine has only a yellow blue and not a yellow black can I just ground the wire? ILX W650

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yes, same wire function. Green to yellow / blue.

[@theekman]

is it possibly to short circuit the bypass, I had it installed and it worked fine, then when trying to wire the backup camera (which I can't get to work) the bypass no longer works.

[@walkingdadly_8811]

Can I add one of these to my harness with posi-lock wire connectors or would just splicing in be better? I have a ready made harness from Crutchfield and didn’t want to have to cut it. I just didn’t know if it would actually get a signal if it was tapped. Thank you.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

crimp or solder, don't risk doing anything else inside a vehicle. Strip back the shielding, poke a hole in the wire, thread your wire through it (like threading a needle), and solder onto the connection.

[@floridawashservicesllc1789]

I see you have what looks to be a pink wire attached to red postive wire. Whats that for?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

We were powering a backup camera on accessory to use more than just in reverse for the vehicle this was all being installed into.

[@floridawashservicesllc1789]

@ProvoBeastAudio Gotcha! Thanks for reply. Ill be doing this sunday

[@HelloMoto1991]

Will this help with the back up camera? I have done everything imaginable, even got another camera from Crutchfield and ran straight to bypass the installed camera and still nothing. This is the only thing left to try as far as I can see otherwise it is back to no camera for me. By the way, this is the same model Alpine I have and there are only rear and front video inputs for a camera, so I would assume yes, but want to be sure. It just seems strange that it would require this if Alpine has the backup camera feature.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Nope, this has nothing to do with a backup camera.

[@marcmcdonald6625]

Linkswell makes an adapter that works great!

[@adamlivelife2608]

How dose the stereo now my 2004 Jeep e break is on or off ?

[@DGN1945]

I can't find that micro bypass harness on amazon can you help me?

[@caddis911]

Can you recommend one for a Sony XAV-AX4000?

[@g040700]

Any solutions for Uconnect 5 11” like on pacificas and durangos

[@rainierarambulo]

Nice! Will this work on Alpine iLX-f511 model?

[@Spiritual294]

will this work on the iLX-507?

[@OldJimBob1]

I installed it on my 2014 Tacoma with the iLX-507. It still requires me to be in PARK (automatic transmission). I don't have to apply, release, and apply the parking brake. But I can't access settings while moving. *UPDATE* If I power cycle the head unit after starting the truck, the SETTINGS and HDMI input options become available while driving.

[@dhangejr]

I have this harness adapter and a pioneer head unit, It should work with pioneer just no need fo ryellow black correct?

[@dhangejr]

yes it worked haha

[@jessemarchand5694]

I have a foot brake so I need to use the yellow/black. But there isn’t one coming out of the Alpine harness. And the yellow/blue is going to the interface module. Please help! Thank you!

[@nelsonperez1194]

Did you ever figure It out ?

[@jessemarchand5694]

@@nelsonperez1194 I did BUT I forget the answer. I’m sorry! I have to get back into there soon and get let you know but I assume you’re looking for an answer immediately, right?

[@vics3402]

Thanks!

[@jessemarchand5694]

@@nelsonperez1194 sorry it took so long to get you an answer. But here it is: Connect all 3 black wires (ground), connect the 2 yellow/blue wires (radio & bypass) to the solid green wire coming from the interface, connect all 3 blue/white wires (radio, interface, & bypass).

[@_flexxx_]

So looking at my wiring diagram for my Alpine.... it shows a foot brake and a parking brake wire... but both of them are yellow/blue.... do I actually need to tie in that foot brake wire? or can I just do the parking brake and not worry about it? My Alpine is a INE W957HD....

[@jakehaase1651]

Did you figure this out. Dealing with the same thing right now

[@_flexxx_]

@@jakehaase1651 Yes.... The manual was a misprint.... The harness actually had a yellow blue and a yellow black. I tapped them accordingly. What unit are you installing?

[@musicismeds]

​@FLEXXX I have the ix650. The bypass I have is made by redwolf. It has a black,red,green and blue. I've searched all over and I'm stumped.

[@jakehaase1651]

@@_flexxx_ I have the halo I got it figured out. Thanks for the reply and help

[@rainierarambulo]

⁠@@musicismeds found this info from a bypass seller for Alpine: Installation is straight-forward. There are four wires - black goes to your head unit ground, blue goes to your head unit blue/white (remote power), and green go to yellow/black wire (Foot Brake+). Yellow to yellow/blue wire Parking Brake(-)). In your case, it might be the red cable from your bypass.

[@74keefgHWY63]

So the pioneer bypass will work for this radio also

[@johnnybravo400]

can you connect this to the ready harness from crutchfield?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sure can. You will just need to strip back shielding on the wire so you can connect it in. A bit more difficult, but still certainly doable

[@jlibert0546]

I had a Crutchfield ready harness for this radio, I connected the yellow-blue on the bypass to the green which is what Crutchfield used for parking brake in the ready harness. Left the other yellow off. Works great

[@orlandovflores]

@@jlibert0546 So you left out the other yellow but connected the other two cables to the same colored cables on the ready harness?

[@robertwickmccall7354]

@@ProvoBeastAudio I have the ready harness which came with the RP4-VW11. Doni still need this bypass module or should the one from the "ready harness" work?

[@jeepguy95]

On a non-Alpine unit, wouldn't you just have to connect the parking brake wire from the radio harness to the Ground (Black) connections on the radio and factory adapter wiring harnesses to bypass the parking brake? Going to be purchasing and installing a Pioneer AVH-1500NEX for an '08 Ford F-250 Super Duty, and not installing a backup camera or anything.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Not all radios are the same. Pioneers require either a double or triple pulse negative so a bypass would be required. See the link in the description for that video. With a pioneer, you cannot just simply ground it.

[@WestcountyWill]

I installed this nicro bypass on the Alpine ilx-w650 in my 2009 Toyota Tacoma and now the settings work but the steering wheel controls that were previously working no longer are functional. Any idea how to solve that?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like something came unplugged or a wire connection came loose. Recheck your connecitons.

[@jberry855]

I have a 2006 Chevy Impala. Do I need this bypass?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Doesn’t matter the vehicle, it’s radio dependent. Applies only to alpine and Pioneer, not the vehicle.

[@fritz1897]

Hey I’ve watched a ton of your videos, and you r helped me troubleshoot a lot of issues I’ve got with my 99 f250. I was wondering if you could help me with an issue, my accessory power doesn’t turn the radio on, so the truck has to be running in order for the head unit to work. Any thoughts?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sure, use a multi meter to determine the issue. Check the accessory wire coming from the truck and see if you have 12v. If not, the issue with with a bad relay or fuse in your truck, not the radio.

[@manuux96]

also work with the new Alpine ILX (905D) ????

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yep!

[@hellogoodbye.]

Why can’t the e break wire just get plugged in with the ground? You’re basically doing the same thing

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

It can, depending on the brand. Pioneer and Alpine require more than just ground the parking brake; they require either a double or triple pulse negative. All other brands you can simply ground the parking brake and be fine.

[@ducc44]

I had to do this because it was cheaper than replacing my parking switches 🤷 truck never senses when parking brake is on

[@tvannaman2000]

Will this work on the F411 Halo 11 unit?

[@ericmeyer3560]

Can’t I just tap into my 12v cigarette lighter acc wire? That way it turns on when I turn the car on?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sure, or you can add it to the accessory wire on your aftermarket radio too.

[@ericmeyer3560]

So if I connect it to the accessory on my harness will the display options that are greyed out work whenever I turn the car on?

[@timthompson666]

Does this screw up the amplifier signal that needs to continue to the amp to turn it on?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

It's irrelevant to an amplifier output, remote output, or backup camera. This is specifically to access certain settings in the menu or video playback while in motion.

[@archittt1]

@@ProvoBeastAudio I understand that, but you are tapping into the blue with white stripe line that turns on the amplifier, does it affect the ability for the amplifier to recieve the proper signal if it's also powering the relay?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

@@archittt1 Nope, it won't pull enough current away from your amp remote inputs to cause any issue.

[@archittt1]

@@ProvoBeastAudio Thanks

[@darumaprb8500]

I have a ilx-407 I HAVE THE REVERSE SIGNAL color purple, to plus side of the back lamp signal lead of the car,,,,,,,,........

[@darumaprb8500]

do I put it there

[@aryehcohen4403]

Thanks for the video

[@vics3402]

did y'alls stereo have issues promptly after equipping the bypass?

[@musicfreak190]

did yours??

[@deemoney6570]

I'm so lost my ilx-w650 has a reverse wire and parking brake wire!

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

This bypass has no impact on the reverse wire, just the parking brake wire.

[@scottschweigert1657]

Are the pioneer and alpine bypasses not interchangeable if you only need 3 wires on the Alpine?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Alpine sometimes needs both a foot brake and parking brake bypass, or a four wire relay needed. Pioneers only need a parking brake. Just depends on what model alpine you install. Generally a pioneer needs a double or triple pulse ground for the parking brake to work.

[@ntoxic8edx]

@@ProvoBeastAudio i have the aloine ilx-w650 do i neec the foot brake wire installed??? And what wire dies it go to

[@sidneymeyer9014]

Will this also work for the sony 5500 head unit? Thanks....

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

nope, you should just be able to ground the parking brake on your Sony. No adapter needed.

[@eddietrujillo224]

Okay I have a by pass on my alpine iLX-F511 and just random driveing the head unit shuts all my power off to my amps I am talking total loss of power and the unit shuts the settings option down when its active the settings option is lit then just randomly the unit shuts down the option for settings and a message comes on the screen that you can not access settings unless vehicle is in park then the next day it's like it resets its self and comes on works a day or 2 then does it again what the heck can that be ..... I've even stopped and put it in park .. NOTHING..turn the vehicle off waiting a min or 2 still nothing then just random driveing it comes back on amps get full power and everything works as it should any body have these issues 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@shawnstephs1720]

Just wanted to know if you figured out this problem mine is doing the same

[@JS-xr9ri]

Is this compatible with iLX-F509?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yeppers!

[@2403rygar]

The Amazon link to buy this doesn't work. Do you have a new link?

[@robertcredle4482]

I got mines for eBay 12$

[@Chief351L]

There is a fairly legit reason for the bypass and that’s for large vehicles that don’t have a standard parking brake, but use Neutral + Airbrakes and don’t have access for a parking brake wire. Better case to state than all the idiots trying to watch movies illegally…

[@Ipodtouchandacvident]

Hi , would this bypass work on the halo 11?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yes it should.

[@prbynick]

This is a great video! I have my Microbypass wired in exactly like you do, but I'm still not able to access the settings menu on my Alpine iLX-W650. Have you by chance heard of any additional problems with this particular unit? Any common missteps I can check for? Many thanks.

[@mrbkkt1]

I ordered this as well. BUT apparently, you need to engage and disengage, and then re engage the e brake to see settings. I'm currently using my pac 7, but I was hoping this would work. Now I'm not to sure. I might run a separate toggle to the ebrake for settings.

[@tylerbeard4092]

I wired a switch.. one side goes to parking brake wire to radio, one wire goes to ground. Had to flip the switch a couple of times to get to my settings

[@GNaron]

Alpine 509 halo. I had to use the red ACC wire instead of the amp turn on blue and white wire, to get it to work reliably. A lot of the time amp wouldn't tune on or the access to setting, bluetooth and video wouldn't unlock.

[@MokitoshiCatekamoto]

Will you update the purchase link?

[@PolymerJones]

Alpine 509 constantly locks me out even when I’m not driving I need to do this

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yes, you need to connect the parking brake wire or else you cannot access any settings info.

[@johnnybravisimo007]

Where can I buy the bypass harness?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

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[@kennethmorgan3486]

@@ProvoBeastAudio Make an affiliate link man!!

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

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[@vincentlee2460]

Just tie the Alpine parking brake wire to the car's chassis ground. It will think that parking brake is always ON and allow you to watch video anytime.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like you have never owned an alpine....Most radios can simply be grounded, but Pioneer and Alpine require a double or triple pulse negative. Don't try to correct without doing your own research.

[@vincentlee2460]

@@ProvoBeastAudio the new Alpine HU only works if it sees a ground signal after car starts and if the Alpine sees a constant ground signal all the time, it will not allow video watching or other functions to work. The Old Alpine unit works on constant ground but not the new Alpine models.

[@mitchtavio]

I dont plan on watching video while driving, I just want the damn thing to work. I cant hookup bluetooth, I cant use USB, I cant access settings, I cant even set the clock without this. So dumb. Why does Alpine think my am/FM radio should function but my bluetooth audio shouldn't?

[@winnie2498]

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[@Frosthernandez]

Y can't you just bypass it without having to buy the bypass harness?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Good question to ask Alpine directly ;)

[@emmanuelreynoso5770]

The radio isn't sensing a completed circuit like other radios are. It's sensing a pulse which the parking brake bypass mimics

[@eliwise]

Mine doesn’t work even in Park

[@adam_mmm]

Thank you!

[@PolymerJones]

Dammit I have no idea how to get into the car and do anything of this 🤦‍♂️

[@SailingTheSpaceBetween]

you realize they have been pulled from the market

[@BEAZY_5150]

This radio is a total pain in the ASS! I don’t care about watching videos. I can’t even access enough to pair a phone! Who are these people, my parents? I have a foot brake in a 2009 vehicle. I’m not going to apply the E brakes every time I want to connect to Bluetooth, how RIDICULOUS! So after much thought, and thinking I was going to return it and the hassle of doing that, I just ordered this. Hopefully it works.

[@MYKEYSAUTOMOTIVE]

Nice way better lol

[@Wazza722]

No sound!

[@rudo0049]

Nothing but garbage .. no auto signal for rear camera go to settings to select camera n c whats behind PFF get a normally open switch 4 $10 bucks ground it to blue and yellow wire

[@thomasostergaard3154]

Will this work on an ilx-407 ?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yep!

[@salgguzman05]

How do you the axxess one on the alpine

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

I linked the new Alpine one in the description

[@Arizonite]

Work on ILX-W670?

[@mrgallardo777]

Have you tried it?