mrfixer

looking to run some amps to my factory radio. Does anybody know what wires to hook up front speaker to rca inputs on amp.? I tried the woofer ones and the tweeter ones and they both sound like crap! I remember someone had posted them years ago but never saved and cant find anywhere.

mre1974

I wouldn't mind the wiring diagram/key for the head unit. I'm getting ready to do a head unit swap and would like to use a couple of the factory wires to tie in (e.g. remote power/turn on).

tblu92

I tried everything to add amps to my factory Bose system--It NEVER worked correctly
Main reason---The Bose system utilizes on speaker amps for the front door speakers---The rears use a separate amp under the dash behind the A/C controls--- There is just no way to get a great sounding stereo with Bose-- Its just too complicated and does NOT covert well-I ended up buying an Indash Sony head unit--Fits nice and clean--factory looking---Then I installed a 4 channel amp in the rear cargo area--You have to replace the front door speakers with coventional speakers-- I used 6 1/2 inch speakers and had to fabricate some aluminum plates to secure them to the door panels but it was easy--You can use smaller ones like 5's or 5 1/2's --they fit easier-- I also changed the rears to something better--Speakers are cheap back there and they are a direct fit---
Then--I added a cutom fit C5 subwofer box and a single 10" wofer for the bass---They also come in 12"
Cost is not as bad as you think as the Old bose stuf is easily sold and sought after
I spent:
$ 150 sony xpod head unit
150 sub-wofer enclosure
100 JL audio 10" wofer
60 rear sony explod speakers
80 front sony explod speakers
45 wiring kit
25 dash adapter
TOTAL COST $ 610

HOWEVER I sold all the Bose stuff on E-bay for:

$ 175 Bose CD player
150 font Bose door speaker/amps
25 rear stock speakers
50 front spkr amp
TOTAL RECOVERED $400
That leaves the total cost only $210 !!!!!!
I did all the installation myself
The Sony Expod is a mid range quality system--Not cheap by any means but not high end--- It really sounds great and POUNDS !! shakes the mirrors if you want to--and No rattles !!!

mrfixer

I put a 10 inch sub in the rear center hole sound ok for the none sealed box. Used mbquart brand. my friend owns the company also used there 6 channel amp and mounted it on the rear wall. Just would like to get the fronts to sound better or louder with more highs. I still have the old bose junk.I did not think anybody would buy the JUNK? Bose bunch of **** lol

mrfixer

1999 Chevrolet Corvette Car Stereo Radio Wiring Diagram
Radio Constant 12V+ Wire: Orange
Radio Switched 12V+ Wire: Yellow
Radio Ground Wire: Black
Radio Illumination Wire: Gray
Radio Dimmer Wire: Brown
Radio Power Antenna Trigger Wire: Pink
Radio Amplifier Turn On Trigger Wire: N/A
Front Speakers Size: 4″ Speakers[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/tom/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msoclip1/01/clip_image001.gif[/IMG]
Front Speakers Location: Kick Panels
Left Front Speaker Wire (+): Tan
Left Front Speaker Wire (-): Gray
Right Front Speaker Wire (+): Light Green
Right Front Speaker Wire (-): Dark Green
Rear Speakers Size: 6″
Rear Speakers Location: Rear Sides
Left Rear Speaker Wire (+): Brown
Left Rear Speaker Wire (-): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Wire (+): Dark Blue
Right Rear Speaker Wire (-): Light Blue

lucky131969

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...r-diagram.html

DeeGee

Heres the radio wiring schematic




And the BOSE signal control

lucky131969

Guess my link wasn't good enough....