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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 02:21 AM
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hi, just had 2 subs and a amp installed in my boot, now just to wire it up, i dont have us system so no amp in boot, i am going to use speaker to rca converters for the amp signal and tak power fron battery, but i need some remote power usually the blue wire front headunit? is there anything in the boot that can give me a ignition or some kid of power which comes on with sterio or engine?
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by whitebmw22' post='683461' date='Oct 2 2008, 02:21 AM
hi, just had 2 subs and a amp installed in my boot, now just to wire it up, i dont have us system so no amp in boot, i am going to use speaker to rca converters for the amp signal and tak power fron battery, but i need some remote power usually the blue wire front headunit? is there anything in the boot that can give me a ignition or some kid of power which comes on with sterio or engine?
Bruce Mirandas your man for this if he sees your post, or better still PM him.
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Check this article out and see if it helps you.
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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Depending on the power of your amp you may actually not want it to come on until the car engine is running, in which case take the power from the rear cigar lighter in the boot.
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