I just installed a new Pioneer stereo in my '05 Montero (replacing the factory Infinity). It sounds great, but the power antenna engages anytime I use the stereo. With the previous Infinity, I could play cds and the antenna would not engage. Anyway, I would like to install a rocker switch so I can use the antenna when I listen to the radio (rarely) and leave the antenna down when listening to cds, usb, or auxiliary port. I don't know what wire(s) need to be interupted. Does anybody know what color wire controls the antenna? Does the switch (Sure Built SB84841 from AutoZone) need to be grounded?

Thanks

 

Before cutting the wires, check if there are some settings in your audio unit to control when antennae engages. It should not go up, when your not using the radio.

 

The new Pioneer does not have antenna controls--only the more expensive stereos still have that feature. With the previous factory Infinity, the antenna would not go up if I was playing a cd. It only extended when I used the AM/FM. The new Pioneer extends the antenna anytime you turn on the stereo--radio, cd, USB, aux. Since I plan to use the cd, USB and auxiliary port 90% of the time, I don't want the antenna to extend. I have not located much useful information, but I think I need to splice in the rocker switch to either the pink wire (pin 3) or possibly the blue wire.

 

Bummer about the lack of power antennae option. You can try to take a look at the antennae motor behind the mug guard in the passenger wheel well. Then see if you have the same wire color coming out of the stereo loom.