So I'm 1/2 through setting up my amp and subs, but I realize that I don't trust my ability to read FSM wiring schematics... Sooooo... I would like to know the following(yes, I am an idiot when it comes to car audio):

What output from the stock deck should I be splicing into?

What color are those wires?

I have a crossover box, do I run the splice through the box first, and then to the amp, or is it more complicated than that?

(unrelated)
How well does the radio work without the power antennae connected?

That's all I can think of for now, thanks guys!

Steve

 

Someone? Anyone? No, I don't want to replace the deck, I don't care about sound quality, I'm just bored, and this is my current project. Help me please!

Steve

 

Are you attempting to keep the stock deck and then wire it into an aftermarket electronic crossover and amp???

If that is the case then you will need a line level converter wired to the stock radio's speaker outputs.

You can use the white wire from the stock radio as the turn on signal, but you will need to run a 12V wire to the battery (with a fuse within 12 inches of the battery) for power for the amp and crossover.

 

Cool, so then it doesn't really matter which output signal I tap? I'm debating between the rear speakers and the doorwoofers. Which do you think?

Steve

 

as far as the line level converter for full range, either the dash/front speakers, or rear speaker output.

But for a subwoofer only the stock crossover is at 120hz which is a little high, for exposed woofers, but fine for a band pass.