Does the remote wire have to be connected?
The remote turn on wire must be connected to part of the vehicle’s electrical system that only turns on when the ignition is in the ACCESSORY or ON position.
Can I use speaker wire for remote turn on?
Speaker wires can be used as remote wires. It doesn’t matter what kind of wire you use for a remote wire. Any copper wire will work when used as a remote wire. Since most speaker wires are made of copper metal, they can be used for remote wiring.
How do I turn my car amp on?
To turn on, the amp needs power at both the remote and power wires, in addition to a good ground. If the remote turn-on wire doesn’t have power, your amp won’t turn on. The remote wire acts like your finger flicking a switch, where your finger is battery power, and the switch is a mechanism inside the amplifier.
Where do I put the remote wire for my amp?
The turn-on wire (also called the remote wire) is located behind the stereo. On aftermarket stereos, it’s usually a blue and white wire. The remote wire will “tell” your amplifier to turn on whenever the stereo is powered up (usually, whenever the vehicle is turned on).
Can you use any wire for remote wire?
Just run the remote wire off your other amp. any copper wire will work it doesnt matter how old or new it is. just find some old copper wire and use it.
Is power antenna the same as remote?
Almost every aftermarket head unit has a remote turn on wire. Some manufacturers call it a power antenna wire. But regardless of the label all it does is output a positive 12 volts when the head unit is turned on. It should be noted that some head units have both a remote turn on wire and a power antenna wire.
What fuse can I connect my remote wire to?
You should be using a fuse tap that will add a fuse for the remote turn on wire in addition to the OEM fuse on the circuit. A 1 amp fuse is enough for your remote lead.
What color is the remote wire?
Wiring Harness Color Standards
| Wire Color | Wire Function |
|---|---|
| Red | Switch / Accessory |
| Black | Ground |
| Blue | Antenna Remote |
| Blue with White Stripe | Amplifier Remote Turn-on |
Why is my amp on but no sound?
If the car amp has power but not sound in the amps, you can check its input connected to the head unit. Check the RCA cables that connect the amp to the head unit. If your stereo has several RCA outputs, ensure that you check all of them, one after the other, while testing if you can get any sound from the sub.
Will an amp turn on with a blown fuse?
If the fuse is present and blown, the amp can’t turn on because the circuit providing mains voltage is open. Simply replacing the fuse may or may not solve the problem.
What is remote output?
This unit has an audio-sense remote output. Meaning when the radio is turned on, it senses an audio signal and sends a 12 volt signal through the remote output wire from the line output converter. That remote output wire needs to go to your external amplifier (2-channel or mono sub-amp) to signal it to turn on.
What does the mute wire connect to?
Usually a “mute wire” is an optional physical wire/pin on the radio harness that signals it to mute regular audio, and pause any pause-able media that’s playing. Aftermarket Bluetooth phone integrations will use it when there’s a ringing or ongoing call.
How do you run a 2 amp remote wire?
You can splice the tip of the remote wire, just before you reach an amp, and tap 2 wires, one from each amp. Ive seen some people put a jumper wire from the remote terminal of one amp to the remote terminal of the 2nd amp. It works.
Can I use speaker wire for epicenter?
Unlike speaker cables, which can be routed directly next to existing car wiring, we also recommend that you route line level (coaxial) wiring between the head end unit and the Epicenter away from car wiring, amplifier power supply cables or speaker wires if possible.
What gauge is remote turn on wire?
18 AWG
Remote Turn-On Wire: Gauge: 18 AWG. Wire Construction: Oxygen Free Copper (16 strands)
Do you have to connect the power antenna wire?
Yes, these two wires should be connected together. This is what allows the radio to retract the antenna when it isn’t being used.
What is antenna remote?
Remote antennas are external antennas that are not attached directly to the receiver but are instead connected to the receiver via an antenna cable. This allows rotational antennas, for example, to be positioned at an elevated point ideal for reception.
What does the system remote control wire do?
The remote wire is used to turn the amp on when the head unit is on so that the head unit can feed signal to the amp, which amplifies the signal and sends it to your speakers. Some newer amps don’t need a remote turn on wire because they can sense the signal coming from the head unit thru the RCA inputs on the amp.
What is the 12V accessory wire on a car stereo?
The 12V accessory wire is one of the three power wires a car stereo utilizes. It is red in color and helps trigger the stereo to come on. However, for this wire to turn on the stereo, your ignition key must be in the accessory position.
Is the remote wire blue or blue and white?
What is the wire color and function of each pin on the 16-pin wiring harness?
| Pin Number | Wire Color | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Blue or White | Amplifier Remote |
| 6 | Blue | Antenna Remote |
| 7 | Red | Accessory 12 Volts |
| 8 | Black | Ground |
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