Remote Wire location help
#1
Remote Wire location help
Hi,
I have a 2002 Explorer. I am installing a amp and subwoofers. I can't afford a new radio yet, so I am installing this to the stock cd player.
I have 2 questions.
1. I ran the remote wire to the fuse box to the radio fuse, thinking the amp would come on when the radio did. I was wrong, the radio fuse has 24 hour power, so the amp was on 24/7. My explorer does not have power antenna. So does anyone know where I can run this remote too, so that my amp will come on with the radio or when the vehicle is on?
2. Being the stock radio doesn't have rca's, I need to run a convertor. I was going to do this by splicing into the rear door speaker. I have not found a way to get to those wires. I could by going through the rubber protection, but don't know the right wires I would need to splice into. Does anyone know the wires, or how to get to the rear door speaker?
Any help is appreciated.
I have a 2002 Explorer. I am installing a amp and subwoofers. I can't afford a new radio yet, so I am installing this to the stock cd player.
I have 2 questions.
1. I ran the remote wire to the fuse box to the radio fuse, thinking the amp would come on when the radio did. I was wrong, the radio fuse has 24 hour power, so the amp was on 24/7. My explorer does not have power antenna. So does anyone know where I can run this remote too, so that my amp will come on with the radio or when the vehicle is on?
2. Being the stock radio doesn't have rca's, I need to run a convertor. I was going to do this by splicing into the rear door speaker. I have not found a way to get to those wires. I could by going through the rubber protection, but don't know the right wires I would need to splice into. Does anyone know the wires, or how to get to the rear door speaker?
Any help is appreciated.
#2
Originally Posted by biggmoney
Hi,
I have a 2002 Explorer. I am installing a amp and subwoofers. I can't afford a new radio yet, so I am installing this to the stock cd player.
I have 2 questions.
1. I ran the remote wire to the fuse box to the radio fuse, thinking the amp would come on when the radio did. I was wrong, the radio fuse has 24 hour power, so the amp was on 24/7. My explorer does not have power antenna. So does anyone know where I can run this remote too, so that my amp will come on with the radio or when the vehicle is on?
I have a 2002 Explorer. I am installing a amp and subwoofers. I can't afford a new radio yet, so I am installing this to the stock cd player.
I have 2 questions.
1. I ran the remote wire to the fuse box to the radio fuse, thinking the amp would come on when the radio did. I was wrong, the radio fuse has 24 hour power, so the amp was on 24/7. My explorer does not have power antenna. So does anyone know where I can run this remote too, so that my amp will come on with the radio or when the vehicle is on?
2. Being the stock radio doesn't have rca's, I need to run a convertor. I was going to do this by splicing into the rear door speaker. I have not found a way to get to those wires. I could by going through the rubber protection, but don't know the right wires I would need to splice into. Does anyone know the wires, or how to get to the rear door speaker?
Any help is appreciated.
Any help is appreciated.
If you haven't bought your equipment yet, I'd recommend getting a decent HU from eBay. You can pare back on your subs and/or amp for the money. One sub is really all you need anyway, IMO. The setup you're contemplating isn't likely to thrill you...
#3
Hi mzimmers,
I had the amp and subs from a previous vehicle we traded in to get the explorer.
I got the rca's figured out, just need to try to do the remote lead now.
My HU doesn't have plain ol'e wiring, red/black etc.
Wish it did lol.
I just might have to wait till I can afford a new HU to be able to finish installation.
Which might take forever lol.
I am wanting a Alpine IVA-D300 7" Wide DVD/MP3 Receiver.
Guess need to check eBay for that.
Thanks for the help.
I had the amp and subs from a previous vehicle we traded in to get the explorer.
I got the rca's figured out, just need to try to do the remote lead now.
My HU doesn't have plain ol'e wiring, red/black etc.
Wish it did lol.
I just might have to wait till I can afford a new HU to be able to finish installation.
Which might take forever lol.
I am wanting a Alpine IVA-D300 7" Wide DVD/MP3 Receiver.
Guess need to check eBay for that.
Thanks for the help.
#6
Sounds like a pain in the butt, just go with a switch to turn your subs on and off Finding a place for a remote wire in your fuse box is unneccesary, simply get a switch from a local parts store and hook it up to your battery while you save up for enough $ to get a new HU. The switch would run pos coming from your battery, negative going to a ground somewhere (a bolt probably) and ACC to your remote slot in your amp. Just a suggestion, I hear ya when it comes to being strapped for cash.
#7
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Raptr241
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator
1
02-28-2020 12:12 PM
hasteranger
Excursion - King of SUVs
13
04-12-2012 06:58 AM
flyinryan76
Audio & Video Systems, Navigation, Satellite Radio & Mobile Electronics
24
04-10-2011 12:02 AM