A Silly Question

I don't know if its been discussed already. It does sound stupid though :wink:
I've got Pioneer HU in my 1.2 Active.
Now my question is - Do I need to turn the key to 'MAR' Position to activate the HU? Or Is there any way I can turn it on without the key?

Have you tried turning the HU ON with the car power off??

Press and hold the "src" or the ON button of your HU (generally the volume button) when the car is off (or the key is out of the ignition).
If the HU turns ON, it answers your question, if it doesn't, then you need the key in MAR to use the HU.

BTW, yes the stock Blaupunkt HU on the emotion, Emotion PK (Linea - dynamic) does turn ON when the car is OFF. But the USB in the Emotion pk does NOT work. But CD works.

Thanks Mod for redirecting the thread to the correct section.

I've tried to start the HU when the key is not inserted. It doesn't work. I think I've to live with it. :uh

well , i got a after market Blaupunkt and it works without the Key in the ignition , I can turn it on .

I guess it depends on how the HU is wired to the battery. If it is directly connected, then you will be able to turn it on with out the ignition being on. If it is connected through the ignition key, then the ignition key needs to be turned on for the HU to receive power.
In my previous car, I had an after market HU that wouldn't play with out the key in position, and a Hella horn that would sound without the key in place.

Hey Gautam, If Blaupunkt works then Pioneer should also work. May be some connections need to be altered. Time to check with some Garage :?:

as vp stated this is normal

Another one from my side, can someone confirm this statement for me? Nevertheless of any switches is ON/OFF inside the car, if you remove the Key and lock the door, can I assume the battery isn't drained out and in tact? If not, let me know on what scenarios the battery is still consumed despite the engine is switched off .

ps: I've only spent 2 months with my punto

Thanks again !