ok.. i just bought a flip screen for my car.. now, i got 2 big problems... i saved money to buy the flip screen and now im stuck.. i dont wana bring it to a shop coz they were charging me about 150.. i really need some help..

1. ) i coudn't find the "brake lights wire" to place the thing the manual wanted me to place there.. i cant play dvds unless i hook that wire to the the brake lights. but i want to play dvds when im driving. what should i do?

2.) the monitor goes blank when i turn on my head lights.. is there any wire i shouldnt be using??? all i know is dat i wont be using the BROWN wire coz dats just for the phone..

please.. i really need some help and advice..

 

Well first It would be better if we knew what model HU you have. Some DVD units have a code that can be entered that will allow playback while in drive, thus eliminating the need to find the brake light wire. I don't know why your monitor goes out with the head lights but take a look at this wiring diagram and see if everything is wired correctly.
http://www.installdr.com/Harnesses/Toyota-Wiring.pdf

Also, there are some other posts that relate to this subject, try doing a search for you HU's model here on scionlife or google.

 

As Sanchez said....please post the brand/model of your head unit.

 

1- The wire the manual wants you to hook up is the e-brake wire.
- Most indash monitors require a ground on the brake wire for your new radio,the
reason is so the unit will only play dvds when the e-brake is on. This process can be
bypassed on most units by grounding this wire with a switch inline to turn the ground
on and off. But you can be pulled over for driving with the dvd playing.
2- The screen going dark when you turn your headlights on is most likely the
illumination wire is hooked up and so when you turn on your lights the screen dims
so it isnt so bright at night. On most units this feature can be turned off in the menu.
As the others already said I could get you more info with the brand/model of your deck.