thanks for the tip but no, I took the mute wire out of the pin hole and placed it in the one that the instructions describe. I have a feeling that my oem amp is not coming on. I have the blue/white wire going to my aftermarket amp for my subs. Does the AVIC have a wire that powers aftermarket amps? I haven't really dealt with it as I have been driving my other car but it'd be nice to get this thing going.