Bypassing the P-Brake...

[K9sH3]

I am sure there is a thread somewhere on this and I just can't find it. Can anyone tell me the easy way to bypass my P-Brake in order to be able to play in-dash DVD player while in drive. I have been told several diff ways, but this forum has yet to let me down.
Thanks

[wpage]

Applying the Park Brake puts a ground to most systems. Isolate the lead and ground it. That will do it on most aplications. Be aware in most states it is unlawful to watch dvd while not parked.

[K9sH3]

Originally Posted by wpage

Applying the Park Brake puts a ground to most systems. Isolate the lead and ground it. That will do it on most aplications. Be aware in most states it is unlawful to watch dvd while not parked.

So its just that easy, I don't need a switch.. I know which wire it is, but wanted to have another opinion on this before I did it. Thanks.

[fourfourto]

Mines hooked up to the parking brake and also to a switch .Then if pulled over or you crash you could hit the switch and shut it off ,it will also work with the parking brake if checked.
I use the front DVD/GPS functions when the wifes driving or im driving with her.
She sometimes uses it on the way home and its distracting so she hits the switch and only sound will work.
(I burn dvd's of the soaps for her to watch/listen to on lunch and the ride home)

[Desert Dan]

Don't be watching DVD's when I'm on the freeway next to you.

That's all we need people watching DVDs and talking on their cell phone at 80MPH

LA fwys are bad enough

[K9sH3]

Yeah, I know what you are saying. I normally have the laptop going while talking on the phone and watching the DVD...

But for real, I also hate seeing all that. I am one of the guys who normally just pulls off the road if I use the cell. And as for the DVD, well thats for stoplights.
LA damn I have never been there, I have been to Costa Mesa, what a zoo. I miss San Clemente!!! Thats the place for me.

[H3PAC]

That's what airbags are for!

[Linus Gump]

Anything other than just "driving" while driving is a risky behavior. After 850,000+ commercial miles and countless personal miles I have seen too much of the aftermath of driver inattention. IMO anything more than a simpe AM/FM with a seek function is more distraction than you need, and even this is pushing the limits sometimes. Everything else is a bad invention when talking about driving.
Call me a Scrooge, but I have never been in an accident because of my own inattention, and my attention to the task at hand when driving has prevented a few accidents from other drivers not so attentative. It makes you wonder how many accidents could have been avoided if one or both of the drivers involved were actually paying attention to thier driving.

[K9sH3]

Originally Posted by Linus Gump

Anything other than just "driving" while driving is a risky behavior. After 850,000+ commercial miles and countless personal miles I have seen too much of the aftermath of driver inattention. IMO anything more than a simpe AM/FM with a seek function is more distraction than you need, and even this is pushing the limits sometimes. Everything else is a bad invention when talking about driving.
Call me a Scrooge, but I have never been in an accident because of my own inattention, and my attention to the task at hand when driving has prevented a few accidents from other drivers not so attentative. It makes you wonder how many accidents could have been avoided if one or both of the drivers involved were actually paying attention to thier driving.

I have never had a accident myself, even when I had the dvd, kids and dog with me and all doing different things. I have however have a lil sports car drive under my rear wheel a few months back. Sucked for him!
But yes everyday driving is a distraction and no you are not a scrooge. I respect your point and I agree.