I've actually read to tap into the cigarette lighter line. If the empeg can actually use the factory amp and speakers (and actually sounds good, which is hottly debated), I'll take that extra step to run that wire. Maybe I can tap into the headlights somehow to get the illumination sense for VFD/button dimming!

I do put the empeg into standby before turning the car off and before removing it. But now, in my Volvo, if I put it on pause and pull it out, there's no pop. I think it only pops if I remove it while it's playing, which I haven't done in a long time.

Ok, maybe this weekend I'll tackle this! Thanks for all the info.