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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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line output converter wiring question.

So I bought a line output converter so I could wire up my sub's and now I feel lost. Witch wire's do I need to splice into???? I've tried searching and the only answers I found left me more confused. I have the deck out right now and everything I need ready to go as soon I know exactly what wires to splice.

Here are the directions that came with the line output converter:
"Connect the Gray (+) and Gray/Black stripe wires (-) to the right speaker output. Connect the White (+) and White/Black (-) to the left speaker output. if the speaker outputs of the radio have only one negative lead, connect both of the negative wires to it."

I'll even take pictures if it helps.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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Tap into the front speaker leads, not the rears. I don't think it matters which one, only that the sides accurate
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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Tap into the front speaker leads, not the rears. I don't think it matters which one, only that the sides accurate

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nnel-swap.html
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by drewburack
Tap into the front speaker leads, not the rears. I don't think it matters which one, only that the sides accurate
Behind the deck right??
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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I spliced into the connector shown on the first post of the thread. I would not try to go behind the deck, you literally have to take apart the entire dash to get there
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by drewburack
Tap into the front speaker leads, not the rears. I don't think it matters which one, only that the sides accurate

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nnel-swap.html
is this accurate?

Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Red/Brown
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Violet/Blue
Car Radio Ground Wire: Brown
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Gray/Red
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: White
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: White
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: Full range amp is behind trim in right rear cargo area.
Car Audio Front Speakers Size: N/A
Car Audio Front Speakers Location: N/A
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Yellow/Red (These wires also go to the front tweeter.)
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow/Brown
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Brown/Black (These wires also go to the rear tweeter.)
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Blue/Black
Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: N/A
Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: N/A
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Yellow/Black
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow/Gray
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Blue/Violet
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Blue/Gray



I'm about to do this so just use the front speakers and splice into the wires behind the deck?

Please stop me if I'm about to do some unnecessary cutting of wires
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 05:59 PM
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Yeah I have no idea. The first post on the linked thread has the right wires. Basically follow what they do but instead of pulling out the wires and swapping them tap them. Its in the driver side panel thing
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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Wow, people still buying amps that can't handle speaker level audio huh?

 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by joylove
Wow, people still buying amps that can't handle speaker level audio huh?
Less then $40 for a amp, a box, 2 12's and all the wiring minus the converter. I don't see what's wrong with that.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 12:58 AM
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Oh shoot this is first gen... All my stuff is wrong. And 40 bucks for 2 12's? What brand and wattage?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by drewburack
Oh shoot this is first gen... All my stuff is wrong. And 40 bucks for 2 12's? What brand and wattage?
Pioneer and idk I gave my friends little brother a few bucks for them after he got then at a garage sale. I got the amp out of a car I helped part out and scrap and the box came from a reins who transferred his system to a truck and needed a truck box. All low end used stuff that I picked up over the course of a year you can find awesome deals if you aren't in a hurry
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 01:16 AM
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Ill do a write up of the wiring tomorrow if there's any interest.
 
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