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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 11:36 AM
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K, I got a 12" kicker compS and a kicker mono amp.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/kicker-k...&skuId=8443121
Got a wiring kit. Will be wiring it to a rp4-ch11 and a pioneer avh-x2600bt.
Is there anything I need to look out for or does anyone have any tips before I start? I know about the hole in the fire wall behind the panel on the passenger side near the glove box.
Any tips before I start or anything I need to be aware of?
Power wire on the passenger side, and RCA and remote wire on drivers side, correct?
Thanks!
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 02:04 AM
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 02:36 AM
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Why does the jk forum app suck for showing pictures! It turned them sideways and sometimes it won't let me attach pictures at all!!
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 10:18 AM
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So how hard was it to tap into the factory wiring to add your aftermarket amp? I'm thinking about doing the same, but want to know how hard was it to do yourself. I had a Dodge Ram 1500 and left it up to an audio installer to do it. I am more than capable, but didn't know what headache I would run into doing it myself. Any information given is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 01:12 PM
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Well, I actually have an aftermarket headunit, and the pac rp4-ch11 module. It wasn't hard at all. There was a blue/white wire coming from my head unit's harness that is the amp turn on wire.
Its actually not that difficult if you do the research and ask questions. This forum, and wiring instructions were a huge help.
I'm glad I did the work myself. New speakers, new amp and sub....installing myself saves a lot of money, and most importantly its a learning process!
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