Hooking up subs

[Kevin02]

Ok guys, I've already searched this place and found a few different answers. I've got a '02 Mountaineer with the factory sub and want to add my amp and subs that came out of my old truck. My problem is that I won't be putting an aftermarket head unit in. I have the factory 6 disc in dash and don't want to give that up. I've read on here about splicing RCAs into the singnal wires before the factory amp. I'd like a little more info. What color wires am I looking for and all that. Already have all my other wires ran, just need a little clairification on this part. Thanks in advance!

 

[Kevin02]

No one can help here? I know this has been done before I just need more details. What color wires am I looking for before the factory amp? Do I just cut off one end of my RCAs and splice them in to those wires? Somebody??

 

[slickemhoundd]

As far as that goes im not sure on the splicing because if ive got a factory amp i like to bypass it. But I know they sell something that is wireless and transmits a signal from the amp to the stock head unit but you will lose sound from the subs (volume rather) If i come across it ill get a link for you.

 

[symon_say]

Dont know about wires color but you need a hi to low converter to hook aftermarket amp to stock HU, somebody post a nice one that goes into the factory sub to take everything you need.

 

[toypaseo]

I used a PAC OEM-2 to install an amp in a 96. Easy install. Even made the factory Ford 5V remote into a 12V, with delay, to avoid turn-on thumps.

Instruction manual: http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/Manuals/127/127OEM2.PDF

 

[symon_say]

I used a PAC OEM-2 to install an amp in a 96. Easy install. Even made the factory Ford 5V remote into a 12V, with delay, to avoid turn-on thumps.

Instruction manual: http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/Manuals/127/127OEM2.PDF

That's what i'm talking about.

 

[CVG2]

What are the wire colors for the rear speakers in a 06 explorer? tryin to hook up a new amp with subs with the factory stereo but can't find wire colors.

 

[TerryS1980]

Take a look on the12volt.com they have plenty of wiring diagrams.

 

[86gtwith82nose]

your really better off just buying a headunit.. bypassing the factory amp is your best bet and its a pain in the rump with the stock headunit and usually fails.