Hit a couple snags in the install
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From: Haymarket VA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Hit a couple snags in the install
ok my install is going slowly but it is getting there.
1) I cant find a spot to get the power wire through the firewall, this is extremly frustrating and really starting to get on my nerves.
2)Where does the antena adapter go?
3)Where should I go with the ground wire?
hopefully after this I will be able to finish up.
1) I cant find a spot to get the power wire through the firewall, this is extremly frustrating and really starting to get on my nerves.
2)Where does the antena adapter go?
3)Where should I go with the ground wire?
hopefully after this I will be able to finish up.
Melting Slicks
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From: Chandler AZ
Re: Hit a couple snags in the install (MBVette)
1) I pulled the carpeting back in the pass side footwell, then drilled a hole along the left side, as high up under the dash as I could. This brings the power cable thru the firewall above the starter, which is where I connected mine. Use a grommet and some silicone/RTV/sealer and you're weatherproof.
2) Antenna adapter usually plugs between the antenna lead-in and the back of your head unit.
3) Using the same ground for radio and all amps will prevent loops which can pick up noise. There is plenty of metal under the dash you can bolt into anywhere and run all new grounds. Or, connect to where the radio is already grounded- the frame in front of the pass side door (under the carpet in the footwell). At least that's where it was in 89...
2) Antenna adapter usually plugs between the antenna lead-in and the back of your head unit.
3) Using the same ground for radio and all amps will prevent loops which can pick up noise. There is plenty of metal under the dash you can bolt into anywhere and run all new grounds. Or, connect to where the radio is already grounded- the frame in front of the pass side door (under the carpet in the footwell). At least that's where it was in 89...
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From: Haymarket VA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Re: Hit a couple snags in the install (gcrouse)
ok Im getting close to finishing but I still cant find the antena wire. There was no plug in the back of my stock unit (bose gold) for the antena. So where would the wire be?
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From: Bartlett Illinois
Re: Hit a couple snags in the install (MBVette)
ok Im getting close to finishing but I still cant find the antena wire. There was no plug in the back of my stock unit (bose gold) for the antena. So where would the wire be?
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From: Haymarket VA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Re: Hit a couple snags in the install (MBVette)
ok well I pulled off the piece on the passanger side (the underneath part) I cant get off the carpeted peice cant figure out how. But there are tons of wires there, but nothing that says Bose on it. Am I missing somthing?
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Re: Hit a couple snags in the install (MBVette)
well as soon as I get 1 problem figured out a new 1 comes along. Here is the new problem.
I am trying to hook the + cable back to the batter w/ the power calbe hooked to it. But with the cable hooked up the screw wont reach the threads to connect to the battery. What do I do now?
I am trying to hook the + cable back to the batter w/ the power calbe hooked to it. But with the cable hooked up the screw wont reach the threads to connect to the battery. What do I do now?
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From: kingsport,tn,usa
Re: Hit a couple snags in the install (MBVette)
:smash: hehehehe
no, you might can find another wire, or a longer bolt or an adapter, i have seen the adapters on cars, dunno where to get one, i have a side and top post battery, so i just used the top post for my power
no, you might can find another wire, or a longer bolt or an adapter, i have seen the adapters on cars, dunno where to get one, i have a side and top post battery, so i just used the top post for my power
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Re: Hit a couple snags in the install (KrAzYSnIpEr)
http://www.stingerelectronics.com/st..._terminals.htm
Get one of these or an equivalent. Go to this page and go down to the bottom. They cost about 10$ and you can get one from any place that sells car sterio. Then connect your power wire to it with an o-ring crimp or connector. For 4 gauge I would recommend the screw on type (10$) on the same site. All wire makers make these so you don't need stinger. Phoenix gold, street wires, and monster are a few others. Stinger I have found is a little cheaper and does the same exact thing. :yesnod:
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Get one of these or an equivalent. Go to this page and go down to the bottom. They cost about 10$ and you can get one from any place that sells car sterio. Then connect your power wire to it with an o-ring crimp or connector. For 4 gauge I would recommend the screw on type (10$) on the same site. All wire makers make these so you don't need stinger. Phoenix gold, street wires, and monster are a few others. Stinger I have found is a little cheaper and does the same exact thing. :yesnod:
92TripleBlack :cheers: :smash:
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From: walled lake MI
Re: Hit a couple snags in the install (MBVette)
ok well I pulled off the piece on the passanger side (the underneath part) I cant get off the carpeted peice cant figure out how. But there are tons of wires there, but nothing that says Bose on it. Am I missing somthing?
i cut that wire and soldered another to reach the center console to my new aftermarket head unit.