stereo on/off with ignition question

[SC]

I have just bought a '98 Vauxhall Corsa which has the most basic stereo in
it. It does not turn on and off with the ignition. Looking in the manual
only the higher spec ones do this. My question is if I get hold of a second
hand higher spec stereo is it a straight swap or will I have to add or
change the wiring for this this feature to work?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Steve

 

[mike]

i would think the wiring is all there, just plug 'n' play.
they certainly don't make different dash loom par the items wanted in 'that;
model.
just that they fitted a basic stereo.

mike

 

[TyQuAnDo]

If you install a vauxhall unit one all should be well. If you go for another
make (Sony etc), you
may find that you need to swap a permanent live wire over, so you don't
lose your stations, Halfords (did) do a conversion if you needed it.

 

[Lordy]

I have just bought a '98 Vauxhall Corsa which has the most basic

stereo in it. It does not turn on and off with the ignition.
Looking in the manual only the higher spec ones do this.
My question is if I get hold of a second hand higher spec
stereo is it a straight swap or will I have to add or change
the wiring for this this feature to work?

Just alter the +12V wiring of the unit to an ignition controlled feed.