In-Dash Dvd Reciever Problem
 

I have an 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Gs and i bought an In-dash dvd reciever. The only problem im having with it is that i cant figure out how to bypass the parking brake wire so that the dvd player will work without the brake being applied? I tried attaching the wire to the ground but it still didnt work. Can any body help me solve this problem?

RE: In-Dash Dvd Reciever Problem
 

This probably needs a trick. Try attaching the sensing wire to a +12V through a resistor say 1 KOhm. When you power up DVD short the wire to the ground and see what happens. You may want to design a circuit that does it automatically everytime you power up. Let us know of results.

RE: In-Dash Dvd Reciever Problem
 

you are pretty stupid if you want to watch movies while you drive. is your entertainment worth someone elses life? not to mention that it's a federal law that video is never supposed to be visable bya driver, and that, at least here in ohio, the minimum fine is $500. Possibly a stay in the county jail and your car getting impounded as well. Not worth it in my opionon.

RE: In-Dash Dvd Reciever Problem
 

Nobody said anything about watching a movie while the car was moving! I tried attaching it to the parking brake but that didnt work. I dont plan on watching it while i was driving!

RE: In-Dash Dvd Reciever Problem
 

well unless you've got a DVD based navi unit that restricts POI's and such, what's the point of a bypass? Not trying to be a dick man, but it's just that I get asked this question every single day and most people don't seem to care that about other's safety.