Find the amp located behind the back seat. Disconnect the power. Run all new speaker wires from your speakers to the back of the new radio, if that's what you're installing. If you don't do this, you're battery will drain because the car will think the factory radio is still on. and only your tweeters will work
bypass the factory amp
Where is factory stereo amp located on a 2007 Cadillac cts
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They make bypass plugs you can get at best buy or anywhere that sells car audio.
To install an amp to a factory radio of a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, ensure that the amp bypass the harnesses.
Installing "replacement" subwoofers can be very costly, Factory Cadillac subwoofers are indeed very tricky. You must first purchace the proper sub, then install it as you would any other subwoofer. Your best bet would be to install an aftermarket sub and amp due to the costly BOSE system. If you choose this route you may also need to purchace a RCA adapter, and a factory amplifier bypass harness.
To bypass the factory amp in a 1996 Cadillac Seville STS, you'll need to locate the amplifier, typically found in the trunk. Disconnect the amp's wiring harness and identify the speaker wires that lead to the speakers. You can then connect your new head unit or aftermarket amplifier directly to these speaker wires, ensuring to match the correct polarity for optimal sound. Make sure to properly secure and insulate any exposed wires to prevent short circuits.
body feed fuse 20 amp
under back seat
Use Metra kit 70-8116 wiring harness to bypass the jbl factory amp on a 2000 Toyota Highlander. JBL amp is located behind the passenger quarter panel.
Any metal part of the body should work fine for a ground