I have the battery disconnected to do my install but I want to test the system before I button it all back up.

It's been a bit of a pain but I'm on the home stretch. I'd hate to put everything back only to troubleshoot later.

 

No problem as long as you don't turn on the ignition. Once you turn on the ignition, it will do the airbag check. If it was the stereo you were working on, it should have power without ignition.

 

So to be clear. I'm understanding this as don't start the car but turn the key to the "on" position so I have power?

I think I'll connect the seat but not bolt it down so I can maintain access to the amp under the seat. I shouldn't have too much adjusting of the amp since I didn't install a sub.

 

I wouldn't turn the key at all. I don't know how you've wired it up, but you can turn on the stock OEM stereo even without a key (although it will power off after 20 minutes).

 

I ran a wire off the #10 fuse per the directions from Crutchfield. I have the seats connected again. I just need to connect the wiring harness to the head unit and such and I should be good.