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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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non hi fi audio need diy speakers and 4 ch amp

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Before I get bashed for not doing my own research . I would like to say that this website is excelent. I have been researching on this thread and i cant find anything step by step install for a 4 channel amp for my front and rear speakers. to get this straight I have a 07 MCS and it has NO tweeters in the A pillar so im assumming i have no hi fi system. it does say boost above the cdplayer. Can anybody help me with this so im not racking my brain anymore


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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by xtrmsnds
Ok


Before I get bashed for not doing my own research . I would like to say that this website is excelent. I have been researching on this thread and i cant find anything step by step install for a 4 channel amp for my front and rear speakers. to get this straight I have a 07 MCS and it has NO tweeters in the A pillar so im assumming i have no hi fi system. it does say boost above the cdplayer. Can anybody help me with this so im not racking my brain anymore


thanks in advance
Boost is just the name of the system
sounds like you have the base system like i have
its really the only thing i dont like about the car
(the radio combined with the speedo)
ive seen a video on yyou tube showing how to remove it
dont remember where i seen it.
it may be one of those things ya just might let a pro take care of
so nothin else gets incorrected

JMHO
 
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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well thanks . doesnt anybody have information on replacing factory speakers and adding aftermarket amp ?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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can i get to the signal wires form the radio or is there a mp if so where is the amp or is ther a how to to take radio out or pinout locationas and wire color codes. thanks
 
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by xtrmsnds
well thanks . doesnt anybody have information on replacing factory speakers and adding aftermarket amp ?
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nt-how-to.html
 
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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can i get to the signal wires form the radio or is there a mp if so where is the amp or is ther a how to to take radio out or pinout locationas and wire color codes. thanks
The signal wires are easier to access at the X9331 connector at the drivers side footwell (rather than take apart the dash to get to the back of the radio). You might also want to use only front channels for amp input because of bass filtering on the rear channels. Search on X9331 for more information.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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thanks alot you you all helped out a great deal
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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Sorrry to have to open this thread up again.

I got my Front door speakers in and my power wire ran along with finding the x9331 harness . I used from what iv learned in the past and i took a 9 volt battery with some wire and i tried to locate the direct speaker leads ( factory wires ) by making the speaker pop withthe 9 volt. I had no luck.


If i unplug the harness what side is still hooked to the speakers
male pin side or female side ?

Also iv read you can get a 12 volt turn on from the cigerate lighter well is that the one in the front of the accessory plug in the back or both .

Thanks again
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by xtrmsnds
If i unplug the harness what side is still hooked to the speakers
male pin side or female side ?
I believe the male pins are on the speaker side. I haven't tested it though.

Also iv read you can get a 12 volt turn on from the cigerate lighter well is that the one in the front of the accessory plug in the back or both .

Thanks again
Both are on the same circuit. Use whichever is convenient.
 
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