Signal sense or separate switch is the only way on the OE headunit, we have tried a number of ways to overcome this but still not 100% happy with results
Installing Underseat Subwoofer
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Signal sense or separate switch is the only way on the OE headunit, we have tried a number of ways to overcome this but still not 100% happy with results
ehonda
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Oh well, will have to wire the switch then. Thanks!
ehonda
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Well, I wanted to use it to wire the roof mounted DVD player, never heard about such adapters before, will definitely google it . Thanks for your advice.
Hello mate,
Apologies for the late reply!
In the end I bought some 'add a fuse' connectors on eBay and connected the remote cable to one of these.
If you then put this new fuse into the centre part of the fuse box where the mini fuses are located, it will provide a current when the key is turned and thus gives the same effect as a remote wire from the head unit!
If you would like pictures or any further information just let me know and I'll post some up for you!
Mark
Apologies for the late reply!
In the end I bought some 'add a fuse' connectors on eBay and connected the remote cable to one of these.
If you then put this new fuse into the centre part of the fuse box where the mini fuses are located, it will provide a current when the key is turned and thus gives the same effect as a remote wire from the head unit!
If you would like pictures or any further information just let me know and I'll post some up for you!
Mark
The only issue is that it won't power the amp when you switch the headunit on manually with no keys in when parked up. And also this can introduce a pop on noise with some amps
Fair point Absolut5,
I've not experienced any popping when powering up with my amp, and since my van is a panel van it's not very often I'll listen to the radio without the van running!
Understandably this method may not be ideal if you have a camper or kombi, but it works just fine for me!
Mark
Right ....amp kit has arrived.....the plan is sub under passenger captains seat, amp under drivers. can I run the power, RCAs and the remote lead all down one side of the van (passenger) or do I need to run power one side, RCAs and power on remote wire the other or do I need to run all 3 separate routes?
You can run them all side by side of you ground the amps properly.
However I split mine purely so wires are not bunched together and cause trim panels to not sit flush especially with thicker power and speaker wires.
However I split mine purely so wires are not bunched together and cause trim panels to not sit flush especially with thicker power and speaker wires.
@RattyMcClelland cheers for that...I've run the RCAs and remote power-on cables down the drivers side and tomorrow I'll run the power cable down the passenger side and under the passenger seat to the drivers seat to connect to the amp.
I will then ground the amp under the drivers seat (i'll clean the paint off the bolt that is already there)
I've already run the subwoofer speakers cables from the passenger to drives seat so this will just need connecting up
When connecting the power cable to the battery do I do this without the fuse in until after I've reconnected the earth to the battery?
I will then ground the amp under the drivers seat (i'll clean the paint off the bolt that is already there)
I've already run the subwoofer speakers cables from the passenger to drives seat so this will just need connecting up
When connecting the power cable to the battery do I do this without the fuse in until after I've reconnected the earth to the battery?
This is the problem I had on Saturday when fitting the swivel to my passenger seat. Supplied @Pauly with a part number so am hoping he can get a male and female connector block so that I can extend the cable that is already present. I currently have to disconnect the airbag wire under the seat in order to swivel the chair.
Sounds like its all in hand pal.. results be worth it. Don't forget to post some images to help others out with your gained knowledge.
Can I ask where did you ground ur subwoofer?
Theres no need to ground the subwoofer if you running it off the amplifier. The amplifier needs to be grounded though
Sorry I should of said it’s a under seat active sub
