I recently replaced the two front speakers and sub in my '98 Explorer and have them connected to my aftermarket 4 channel amp (2 channels to the front speakers and the other 2 channels are bridged to the sub). I'm not going to be using the rear speakers with this setup. I'm now at the point where I need to connect the headunit to the amp using a line out converter but this is the point where I need some help with the wiring.
1. For my setup would I need a 2 or 4 channel line out converter? I assume 4 channels since that's how many RCA inputs my amp has.
2. Should I tap into the wiring harness behind the headunit or the one plugged into the factory amp (which has been removed)? I believe there are only 5 wires connecting to the factory amp which I'm not sure what they are for (perhaps the rear speakers, power, ground, remote).
This is only a temporary solution for now as I'm going to replace the factory headunit at a later time. Just trying to get some music playing until then.
Thanks in advance!
- TL
1. For my setup would I need a 2 or 4 channel line out converter? I assume 4 channels since that's how many RCA inputs my amp has.
2. Should I tap into the wiring harness behind the headunit or the one plugged into the factory amp (which has been removed)? I believe there are only 5 wires connecting to the factory amp which I'm not sure what they are for (perhaps the rear speakers, power, ground, remote).
This is only a temporary solution for now as I'm going to replace the factory headunit at a later time. Just trying to get some music playing until then.
Thanks in advance!
- TL