Q: Aftermarket sound installation
This car comes with the auto stop feature. There is a small battery in the trunk to assist this feature . From my understanding it keeps the accessories powered and pumps powered to circulate fluids. I wanted to know if I could connect an aftermarket amplifier to the small battery in the trunk ?
My car has 16000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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