C4 Bose system replacement question
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2002
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From: Beverly Hills Florida
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C4 Bose system replacement question
Ok, I am going to replace my head unit and all speakers, what I need to know is; do I need to run new speaker wires to all speakers, since I have the amps etc. Or do I get a shop manual and use the existing factory wires to run from the deck to the speakers, Im guessing I would need to know the wire colors to splice, plus it aint easy to get to the harness, already fixed the head unit and that lasted for 1 year maybe...thanks ahead of time, for advice. :lol:
Safety Car
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From: San Jose CA
Re: C4 Bose system replacement question (Kale)
run new wire.. its easy.
It is a small pain getting the new wiring from the body through the door panel using the existing holes and following the wire runs from the body to the door, but it can be done. I ran mine through the holes, but had a heck of time getting into the wrap, so I gave up and ran the new speaker wires outside the door wiring with no problems.
The rears are pretty easy tun run along the door sills.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Little Elm TX
Re: C4 Bose system replacement question (Grzldvt)
Run new wire. The old isn't up to running the power most newer systems supply. I had tons of whine in mine till I ran new wire. The newer wire has much more insulation on it and it doesn't whine at all now.
Safety Car
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From: Grovetown Georgia
Re: C4 Bose system replacement question (INaband)
Definately run new wire, it's very easy, I ran power up one side (under the carpeted door sills and speakers down the other) Too easy to hide the wires in a C4!
Le Mans Master
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From: Magnolia Mississippi
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Re: C4 Bose system replacement question (90EXPVette)
Definately run new wire, it's very easy, I ran power up one side (under the carpeted door sills and speakers down the other) Too easy to hide the wires in a C4!
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