Can I rig this CD Player to work with my power antenna?

Question

I have a 1995 Honda Accord LX with a power antenna. I purchased the Kenwood KDC-MP205 CD player. In the manual, it goes over what each wire is for, and there is a blue wire where it says "Power Ant Cont - Do Not Use" or something to that effect. I know that the cheaper headunits will not seperately raise and lower your antenna when the tuner is on, rather the antenna goes up when the unit turns on and down when the unit turns off. If I hook this "unused" wire up to my car, will it power the antenna just when the tuner is activated, or is the wire truly unused?

I was thinking maybe with the lower priced units, they still include the components responsible for raising and lowering the antenna with the tuner, but they just cut the wire so you can not use this ability, therefore suggesting that you purchase a more expensive model?

Answer 1

Unfortunately, if you hook up that wire it won't work. The only output you can use for your power antenna is the blue/white remote output. The KDC-MP205 just uses the same harness as some higher end models, but the blue wire has no function on that deck.

If you wanted, you could install a toggle switch in-line on the power antenna wire, so that you can raise and lower the antenna manually if you chose.

Answer 2

thats to turn on your amp if you have one. it can also be used as a power antenna. on some head units it says either. i used mine to turn on my amp but if you dont have one then u can use it.