Help please... powered subwoofer install problems
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could use some expert help here PLEASE
so i bought an amplified bazooka bass tube and tried installing it today. i am using a fast-9999 connector that was included in the kit which wires directly to your factory stereo wire harness with 6 quick connectors. apparently this connection allows you to skip drilling the firewall since the sub draws power form the 12v source in the factory stereo harness. so says the box n directions.
the first problem i ran into was finding a correct wiring diagram for the stereo which i luckily found right here on CL after some searching.
the second is now that it is all connected, wires ran and hidden, i am gettin very little volume out of the sub but it is noticeably audible with the stereo volume **** around 9 or 10 o'clock and is drowned out by the rest of the speakers if turned up any higher.
my concern isnt the ground (i scrapped a small area of primer away in the spare tire compartment and grounded it with a self tapping screw and a large washer.) but i feel like the remote wire that i connected to the corresponding fast connect isnt the correct/best one to use. it is the A1 slot for accessories "ACC GRY/RED" wire.
Im wondering if there is a better spot to connect the remote wire for the amp'd sub since the antenna is useless being that it is down in CD and Tape modes. Its late and i dont feel like pulling the dash out again until morning so hopefully one of u west coast guys will see this and have an answer for me in the morning. it would be great just to here some useful ideas
wiring diagram i used and found here on CL is right here...
so i bought an amplified bazooka bass tube and tried installing it today. i am using a fast-9999 connector that was included in the kit which wires directly to your factory stereo wire harness with 6 quick connectors. apparently this connection allows you to skip drilling the firewall since the sub draws power form the 12v source in the factory stereo harness. so says the box n directions.
the first problem i ran into was finding a correct wiring diagram for the stereo which i luckily found right here on CL after some searching.
the second is now that it is all connected, wires ran and hidden, i am gettin very little volume out of the sub but it is noticeably audible with the stereo volume **** around 9 or 10 o'clock and is drowned out by the rest of the speakers if turned up any higher.
my concern isnt the ground (i scrapped a small area of primer away in the spare tire compartment and grounded it with a self tapping screw and a large washer.) but i feel like the remote wire that i connected to the corresponding fast connect isnt the correct/best one to use. it is the A1 slot for accessories "ACC GRY/RED" wire.
Im wondering if there is a better spot to connect the remote wire for the amp'd sub since the antenna is useless being that it is down in CD and Tape modes. Its late and i dont feel like pulling the dash out again until morning so hopefully one of u west coast guys will see this and have an answer for me in the morning. it would be great just to here some useful ideas
wiring diagram i used and found here on CL is right here...
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