ah, na just because it works with the ignition off doesnt mean this, a good indicator but it could be why you are being caused problems. you say you can live with it? so does the stereo work sometimes? if so how do you make it work. if you can be bothered take the HU out and post back how the red and yellow wires connect together, if that makes sense, they will be joined at the back of the stereo ( in a few places!) and at some point there will be little clear rubber covered bullet connectors, the wires will either join............... red - red + yellow - yellow or red - yellow + yellow - red or! red+yellow - yellow (or red!) hope this makes sense, post back what you see and i hope ill be able to help. i understand it may be hard to follow! just see how they meet basically!