amp installation - Page 3

KillNThrill24 · 06-17-2009, 07:33 PM

niceee. what was the issue?

playmaker · 06-17-2009, 10:10 PM

well the first time i tried hooking up my system i used the blue remote wire on my HU and nothing worked. so then i came on here and someone suggested that i connect the power wire and remote wire to the fuse box and i did this and it works

burgett2103 · 06-17-2009, 11:37 PM

your welcome!

chuckclose1 · 06-18-2009, 03:20 PM

seen it a thousand times. i said most ppl hook up to the wrong remote wire thinking because its blue it the remote. i learned that the hard way on my first install way back in the day. the blue wire i grabed was power antena not remote took alot of time to figure that out.

after i opened my shop i had so many ppl bring there ride in after trying to install their self and alot of times thats all they did wrong, the remote wire

im glad to see you got it working. how does it sound?

playmaker · 06-18-2009, 04:56 PM

it sounds pretty good. They aren't the best pair of subs you could get and i only have a 400watt amp but it sounds good enough for me

burgett2103 · 06-19-2009, 06:22 PM

that's good at least you got some thump

Jhashwa · 06-24-2009, 10:05 PM

Your going to wire it properly instead of leaving the remote wire connected to constant power I hope? If you don't the amp will stay on and kill the battery.

burgett2103 · 06-24-2009, 10:06 PM

if he did what we were saying, remote is going into a fuse that has power when the key is turned to on, or to the back of the hu

Jhashwa · 06-24-2009, 10:12 PM

I see, that's acceptable. the only issue there is the amp stays on anytime the key is on, and doesn't turn off with the deck. Not a big deal I am just a perfectionist!

burgett2103 · 06-24-2009, 10:13 PM

haha yeah with my first system i had rem wired to sunroof fuse.. but when i got my new system and new deck i did it all the "right" way

IanGT99 · 06-25-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhashwa

I see, that's acceptable. the only issue there is the amp stays on anytime the key is on, and doesn't turn off with the deck. Not a big deal I am just a perfectionist!

Yes, but think about it... How often do you actually have your HU off when you've got the engine running? Unless you have the windows down, the sunroof open, the wind is blowing through the vehicle, and you don't care to hear music, it's still gonna be on. I just turn mine down all the way. I'm pretty sure I've never turned it off.

playmaker · 06-25-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhashwa

Your going to wire it properly instead of leaving the remote wire connected to constant power I hope? If you don't the amp will stay on and kill the battery.

I installed a toggle switch to turn the amp on and off

chuckclose1 · 06-26-2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by playmaker

I installed a toggle switch to turn the amp on and off

it is not that hard to find a wire to tap that reads 12v when on and 0 when off.

there is dozens of options in the dash of every car. you should really invest in a multimeter and hook it up right.

what happens when you forget to flip that toggle on a cold winter night?

06-18-2009, 03:20 PM	#44
chuckclose1 STOCK IS 4 KIDZ AKA: chuck Join Date: May 2009 Location: baltimore, MD Posts: 256 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT	seen it a thousand times. i said most ppl hook up to the wrong remote wire thinking because its blue it the remote. i learned that the hard way on my first install way back in the day. the blue wire i grabed was power antena not remote took alot of time to figure that out. after i opened my shop i had so many ppl bring there ride in after trying to install their self and alot of times thats all they did wrong, the remote wire im glad to see you got it working. how does it sound? __________________ 1996 custom sebring conv. wife totaled it = CRY http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2309653 2001 Grand Am GT http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3338839 2000 chrysler sebring convertible http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3351534 Last edited by chuckclose1; 06-18-2009 at 03:23 PM.

06-24-2009, 10:05 PM	#47
Jhashwa GAGT - Newbie AKA: Josh Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ft Mcmurray AB Posts: 19 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE	Your going to wire it properly instead of leaving the remote wire connected to constant power I hope? If you don't the amp will stay on and kill the battery. __________________ Josh R. L. Licensed Automotive Technician 2001 GASE 2002 GMC SLT 1997 K2500HD 1995 Z28 1964 Malibu Ragtop 1 of 402

06-24-2009, 10:12 PM	#49
Jhashwa GAGT - Newbie AKA: Josh Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ft Mcmurray AB Posts: 19 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE	I see, that's acceptable. the only issue there is the amp stays on anytime the key is on, and doesn't turn off with the deck. Not a big deal I am just a perfectionist! __________________ Josh R. L. Licensed Automotive Technician 2001 GASE 2002 GMC SLT 1997 K2500HD 1995 Z28 1964 Malibu Ragtop 1 of 402

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06-17-2009, 07:33 PM	#41
KillNThrill24 GAGT - Member AKA: Joey Join Date: May 2009 Location: Berea OH Age: 29 Posts: 410 Vehicle: 99 GAGT/ 00 Mustang GT	niceee. what was the issue?

06-17-2009, 10:10 PM	#42
playmaker GAGT - Member AKA: bryan Join Date: May 2009 Location: MN Posts: 35 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	well the first time i tried hooking up my system i used the blue remote wire on my HU and nothing worked. so then i came on here and someone suggested that i connect the power wire and remote wire to the fuse box and i did this and it works

06-17-2009, 11:37 PM	#43
burgett2103 Sounds for Dayzzz AKA: Nick Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tonica, IL Age: 30 Posts: 1,886 Vehicle: 03 GAGT/98 Chevy 1500	your welcome!

06-18-2009, 04:56 PM	#45
playmaker GAGT - Member AKA: bryan Join Date: May 2009 Location: MN Posts: 35 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	it sounds pretty good. They aren't the best pair of subs you could get and i only have a 400watt amp but it sounds good enough for me

06-19-2009, 06:22 PM	#46
burgett2103 Sounds for Dayzzz AKA: Nick Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tonica, IL Age: 30 Posts: 1,886 Vehicle: 03 GAGT/98 Chevy 1500	that's good at least you got some thump

06-24-2009, 10:06 PM	#48
burgett2103 Sounds for Dayzzz AKA: Nick Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tonica, IL Age: 30 Posts: 1,886 Vehicle: 03 GAGT/98 Chevy 1500	if he did what we were saying, remote is going into a fuse that has power when the key is turned to on, or to the back of the hu

06-24-2009, 10:13 PM	#50
burgett2103 Sounds for Dayzzz AKA: Nick Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tonica, IL Age: 30 Posts: 1,886 Vehicle: 03 GAGT/98 Chevy 1500	haha yeah with my first system i had rem wired to sunroof fuse.. but when i got my new system and new deck i did it all the "right" way