Amp install questions
11-06-2012, 06:30 AM
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One issue I have not seen addressed - It appears the factory radio does NOT have a remote antenna source. I have my amp coming on with an accessory circuit, but if the radio is off, the amp is still powered. Any ideas? Or am I crazy for keeping the factory radio. Speaker upgrades with a BOSS compact powered sub. Sounds fine for my old ears.
11-06-2012, 10:00 AM
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How long do you sit in your truck without the stereo on? You could hook your remote out on the factory stereo to a relay to the amp. I think the factory remote out is only 5v and amps usually need 12v. I think its in the04-08 stickie by Gatorb8.
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11-06-2012, 11:36 AM
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One issue I have not seen addressed - It appears the factory radio does NOT have a remote antenna source. I have my amp coming on with an accessory circuit, but if the radio is off, the amp is still powered. Any ideas? Or am I crazy for keeping the factory radio. Speaker upgrades with a BOSS compact powered sub. Sounds fine for my old ears.
11-06-2012, 02:00 PM
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Battery power plus I tied into the light green/yellow wire at the fuse block for the turn on power. I'm not too worried because the radio is on most of the time. I was just hoping there was a better option. Thanks for responding.
11-07-2012, 01:17 PM
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The factory remote out-Either blue or blue witha white stripe to a relay would be what you want. Might want to check your amps options if it has input sensing on like Wyo11Scab mentioned.