Wiring new system
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Hey guys, does anyone have a link or even an explanation of how to completely wire a new system?
I'm putting in a new headunit, set of component speakers in the front, coaxial speakers in the rear and 1 amp that will run 1 10" sub.
If I need to include more information please tell me.
Any advice is appreciated,
Adam
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I'm putting in a new headunit, set of component speakers in the front, coaxial speakers in the rear and 1 amp that will run 1 10" sub.
If I need to include more information please tell me.
Any advice is appreciated,
Adam
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Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 241
Well here's a start...
1) Basically what you need from your truck for an aftermarket head unit is:
1. Constant 12v. In a truck that old I would run a fresh wire right to the +ve side of the battery. You could find an unswitched 12v at the fuse panel.
2. Switched 12v. Turns the stereo on. Find a switched supply at the fuse panel.
3. Ground. Make your own.
Check the factory stereo wires, if you can figure them out they're all there too. I doubt they have wire harness adapters for that old a truck. Not sure though.
2) Depends. If running your speakers on the internal head unit or an external amp.
If they are externally amped then:
The sub amp requires one set of RCA's.
Front speakers require one set of RCA's
Rear speakers require one set of RCA's
If you run your speaks (not sub) from the head unit then the speaker wires start from the head unit.
There is a whole hell of a lot to know about this stuff but I suggest you hook the grounds up first and install the fuses last. Safety first you know.
Good luck!
Gene
1) Basically what you need from your truck for an aftermarket head unit is:
1. Constant 12v. In a truck that old I would run a fresh wire right to the +ve side of the battery. You could find an unswitched 12v at the fuse panel.
2. Switched 12v. Turns the stereo on. Find a switched supply at the fuse panel.
3. Ground. Make your own.
Check the factory stereo wires, if you can figure them out they're all there too. I doubt they have wire harness adapters for that old a truck. Not sure though.
2) Depends. If running your speakers on the internal head unit or an external amp.
If they are externally amped then:
The sub amp requires one set of RCA's.
Front speakers require one set of RCA's
Rear speakers require one set of RCA's
If you run your speaks (not sub) from the head unit then the speaker wires start from the head unit.
There is a whole hell of a lot to know about this stuff but I suggest you hook the grounds up first and install the fuses last. Safety first you know.
Good luck!
Gene
^^Hey I recognize that post! I was trying to help someone else with an old toyo truck install.
Ranger33: BasicCarAudio
I also suggest taking up JeepBeats offer on helping you. It's always good to have experience with you when attempting your first install.
Gene.
Ranger33: BasicCarAudio
I also suggest taking up JeepBeats offer on helping you. It's always good to have experience with you when attempting your first install.
Gene.
Thread Starter
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Thanks for all the help guys. This should be a good start, I really enjoy reading up on things that interest me, so I will ensure I know what I am doing before I begin this task. I am quite mechanically inclined and have wired a few houses, but just want to hear from the experts before I attempt my install.
thnx much,
adam
thnx much,
adam
no expert here...just a diy'er like yourself.
Install_Dr.
There's another usefull link for you.
What kind of vehicle are you doing?
Gene
[ August 10, 2004, 08:23 PM: Message edited by: Fever ]
Install_Dr.
There's another usefull link for you.
What kind of vehicle are you doing?
Gene
[ August 10, 2004, 08:23 PM: Message edited by: Fever ]
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