e60 Sub and amp install
06-17-2012, 11:10 AM
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I did the exact same thing... and just opened the ski pass as well.. but the base is powerless (I had this same system in my previous car, so, I am aware of the bass)... this makes me wonder, if I didnt connect it properly 
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I basically used the following config
Left + Black/Red
Left - Black/Violet
Right + Black/White
Right - Black/Brown
On/Off White/Violet
However, actually tapped into only one side (not sure if it was left or right.. it shouldnt make a diff.. right??)
Thanks.
...I basically used the following config
Left + Black/Red
Left - Black/Violet
Right + Black/White
Right - Black/Brown
On/Off White/Violet
However, actually tapped into only one side (not sure if it was left or right.. it shouldnt make a diff.. right??)
Thanks.
06-17-2012, 11:12 AM
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06-17-2012, 11:44 AM
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I did the exact same thing... and just opened the ski pass as well.. but the base is powerless (I had this same system in my previous car, so, I am aware of the bass)... this makes me wonder, if I didnt connect it properly ...
I basically used the following config
Left + Black/Red
Left - Black/Violet
Right + Black/White
Right - Black/Brown
On/Off White/Violet
However, actually tapped into only one side (not sure if it was left or right.. it shouldnt make a diff.. right??)
Thanks.
...I basically used the following config
Left + Black/Red
Left - Black/Violet
Right + Black/White
Right - Black/Brown
On/Off White/Violet
However, actually tapped into only one side (not sure if it was left or right.. it shouldnt make a diff.. right??)
Thanks.
Are you using RCA or the "high level" input on your amp? It has to be how you hooked it up. I had my amp running from the "high level" input on the amp tapped directly into the wires on existing amp. I remember that if I had attached certain wires or the GND for the high level it didn't work properly.
07-02-2012, 01:19 PM
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Are you using RCA or the "high level" input on your amp? It has to be how you hooked it up. I had my amp running from the "high level" input on the amp tapped directly into the wires on existing amp. I remember that if I had attached certain wires or the GND for the high level it didn't work properly.
Left + Black/Red
Left - Black/Violet
Right + Black/White
Right - Black/Brown
On/Off White/Violet
(like I said, not sure if it was right or left, basically one side).
I have attached the pictures that I took. I am pretty sure, I didnt connect something right.. it was way more powerful
... you can see my amp in a picture, its pretty good (sub can be upgraded).HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Thanks again
07-02-2012, 01:24 PM
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Oh... I have a theory now .. I think the box I have with the sub is line level converter, and I hooked it up even though I am taking input before factory amp... (not sure why they had it in E46 then, coz it also had a factory amp). I just read rictor attached doc...
Please advise... I dont want to burn out something... if thats the case, I will take it out
Thanks again.
.. I think the box I have with the sub is line level converter, and I hooked it up even though I am taking input before factory amp... (not sure why they had it in E46 then, coz it also had a factory amp). I just read rictor attached doc...Please advise... I dont want to burn out something
... if thats the case, I will take it out Thanks again.
07-02-2012, 04:18 PM
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Just did some homework, especially on the adapter that I have in the middle of my connections to factory amp, and new amp. It seems like it is a signal reducer (picture attached). Also, tellies with the theory I mentioned earlier.
Is it better to take this signal reducer out, or connect to factory system after the amp?
An answer confirming/ rejecting my theory would be nice, and would give me enough confidence to take it apart tom and play with it
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Thanks.
Is it better to take this signal reducer out, or connect to factory system after the amp?
An answer confirming/ rejecting my theory would be nice, and would give me enough confidence to take it apart tom and play with it
.Thanks.
11-22-2012, 04:04 AM
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hello everyone, i really need help on how to find the actual wires to connect an after market amp, my car is a e60 2004 model with no factory amp or subs. im pretty sure it is the standard sound system with just 4 speakers. can anyone help please
11-22-2012, 06:57 AM
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I think you will still have an amp... see on the left side behind the carpet, when you open the trunk.
07-04-2014, 05:22 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i
I need help!!!
I was all ready to hook up my amp but my wiring is different than all the pictures I've seen.
Here's my amp:
And here's my wirng:
Can somebody help me please?
Thanks guys
I was all ready to hook up my amp but my wiring is different than all the pictures I've seen.
Here's my amp:
And here's my wirng:
Can somebody help me please?
Thanks guys
Last edited by 1970Gizmo; 07-04-2014 at 05:25 AM.