Volvoboi24 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Hi All, Tried searching, but posts only talked about the audio signals, not the power. Where is the best place to tap into the 12V for amp / sub? Or do I have to route the wires directly from the battery? If so, how did you guys route the wires? Thanks in advance! Jae 1998 S70, SC-900 HU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burn-E Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Off the switched 12v line into the back of the radio? That's where I did mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Ummm. What amp and how much power you plan to draw? Anythying over call it 150w and you will need to run new wires. As for pass through, there are write ups on both left and ride side pass throughts. Right side is best for any wire heavier than 1ga. Left is fine for everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Are you talking actual amp power? or the power turn on lead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 If its signal wire for trigger just use the speakers, or antenna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEJinFBK Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 I don't care how much power you're drawing, big power for any sub amp should always come from the battery. And don't forget a fuse for that cable AT the battery. Burning Volvos smell awful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoboi24 Posted October 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Sorry, should have been more specific - I'm going to install an Infinity Basslink (200W from the spec sheet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigga Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Its right on the verge, but if you want to bump that shit you need to run a 8ga wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoboi24 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thanks for your help everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhiteguy1 Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 For what its worth I am running a 10 or 12 gauge wire down the drivers side area for the basslink. Straight from the battery with an inline fuse, even though there is a fuse on the amp portion already. its a great sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimus prime Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 dont mess around run 8 gauge from the battery make sure you have a fuse within in 18" of the battery.run the signal wire from the antenna. do your ground in the trunk .make sure you use a wire brush to clean the metal where you will be grounding from. dont forget if you want to avoid alternator whine its a good idea to run your rca's and your power on opposite sides of the car. if you are patching into the rear speaker lines to get sound to the unit you dont need a remote wire though just power from battery ground in the trunk splice into the rear speaker wires connect to the speaker level inputs. although you could get away with 12-10 gauge wire 8 would provide room for upgrade later and is just about the same price if you buy in kit form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVL WAGN Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 ^^^this^^^ I would never ever ever run anything less than 8awg....did I mention EVER? And don't cheap out with a crimp together ATC fuse holder either...spend a few extra bucks and run an AGU holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoboi24 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thanks! But if I don't use the remote wire, wouldn't the amp / sub never turn off? I thought you needed the remote wire to tell it to turn off when the radio isn't on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thanks! But if I don't use the remote wire, wouldn't the amp / sub never turn off? I thought you needed the remote wire to tell it to turn off when the radio isn't on... You only need the remote wire if you are using RCA or someone other line leval out. Speaker/power level outs do not need the trigger wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoboi24 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thanks again everyone your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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