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Get a wiring kit online or from a local electronics store that sells car audio.
*Power wire (typically red) from the battery to the positive terminal on the amp routed through the firewall and try to put it under the carpet to get it out of the way so it doesn't get pulled on. Also, make sure there is a fuse on this wire. If there isn't, your amp could draw too much power and burn up. Or if the voltage regulator in the car goes bad, it will start spitting some crazy high voltage and damage the amp.
*Ground wire (typically Black) from the ground/negative terminal on the amp to somewhere on the chassis of the car. If it's in a pickup, hook it up to one of the bolts that holds the seat on. In a car, I've used the bolts that hold your tail lights in place. Or you could drill a hole in the chassis and make your own. You generally want your ground wire to be as short as possible. Most electrical problems are caused by a faulty ground.
*Remote wire (typically a really small blue wire) from the blue wire sticking out of the back of your deck to the remote terminal on your amplifier. Route it with the power wire at some point after the power wire comes through the firewall.
*RCA wires (Red and White plug ins, same style as what you use on a TV) from the RCA output on the back of your deck to the RCA inputs on the amp. Red goes to red, white goes to white. If you screw that up, don't worry. It's supposed to differentiate between left and right channel, but with subs, it makes no difference. If it's a amp for your normal speakers, don't screw that up. Route these with the power and remote wire.
*speaker wire going from the positive and negative terminals of the amp to the positive and negative terminals on the subs.
Turn the gain down on the amp, turn the stereo on, and slowly increase the gain until it hits desired volume level and you're good to go.
What else can I help you with?
What type of wire do you need for a car amplifier?
Speaker wire.
What gauge speaker wire for car amplifier install?
Depends on the output of the amplifier.
What is a monoblock?
In reference to a car stereo amplifier it is a term used to descibe an amplifier that that has only a single-channel output, meaning you can only wire a single speaker to it unless you wire multiple speakers in a parallel or series circuit. In reference to a car stereo amplifier it is a term used to descibe an amplifier that that has only a single-channel output, meaning you can only wire a single speaker to it unless you wire multiple speakers in a parallel or series circuit.
Do I have to charge my car amplifier every time i start my car?
What do you mean charge the amplifier? It's not a battery, so you just turn the stereo on. When the stereo goes on, the remote wire will turn the amplifier on and you're good to go.
What is the remote wire blue on a car stereo for?
it provides a signal to your subwoofer amplifier to turn it on and off with the car's key
Connect a 12v wire to an amplifier?
Ensure the amplifier is turned off. Connect the positive (+) terminal of the 12V wire to the amplifier's positive terminal and the negative (-) terminal of the 12V wire to the amplifier's negative terminal. Once connected securely, you can then power on the amplifier.
What is the voltage of the rem wire on a car amp?
The rem (remote) wire on a car amplifier typically carries a voltage of around 12 volts. This wire is used to turn the amplifier on and off, sending a signal from the head unit (stereo) to activate the amp when the car is turned on. When the ignition is in the "on" or "accessory" position, the rem wire should receive a voltage close to the battery voltage, usually around 12-14 volts.
What are the steps behind installing a car audio capacitor?
First, the capacitor must be charged. Use a voltmeter, and when it reaches 12 volts, the capacitor is charged. The capacitor should then be installed near the car audio amplifier. Keep the negative wire attached to the battery. Then, a ground wire from the negative post on the capacitor to the car's chassis on the chassis's bare metal ground point. Next, the power wire needs to be disconnected from the amplifier's power input. Connect the wire to the positive post on the capacitor. A new power wire needs to be connected from the capacitor's positive post to the amplifier's power input. Install a 16 gauge wire from the capacitor's remote turn-on post to the amplifier's remote input. Then disconnect the negative wire from the battery.
Why would your rear speakers make a buzzing noise after you install an after market CD player when you shut the car off.?
The amplifier is still on after you shut off the car, review your wiring diagram and route the amplifier power to an acc wire.
How do you install a amp to a Impala head unit?
To install an amplifier to an Impala head unit, first, disconnect the negative battery terminal for safety. Connect the amplifier's power wire to the car's battery, ensuring a fuse is installed close to the battery. Run the ground wire to a solid metal point on the vehicle, and connect the remote turn-on wire from the head unit to the amplifier. Finally, connect the speaker wires from the amplifier to the speakers, and reconnect the battery.
What is the brown wire with a white stripe on your alpine 7618?
In the Alpine 7618, the brown wire with a white stripe is typically the remote turn-on wire. This wire is used to trigger an amplifier or other external accessories to power on when the head unit is activated. It usually connects to the remote input of the amplifier, ensuring that the amplifier only operates when the car audio system is in use. Always refer to the specific wiring diagram for your model to confirm its function.
How do you wire a sub in a Saturn sc?
Connect the sub woofer to the equalizer or amplifier. The positive wire will need to be connected to a power source. Connect the ground wire. Connect the auxiliary wire to the amplifier.
