Where does remote wire from Amp go to?
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 fuse can I hook 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.
Will amp turn on without remote wire?
Amplifiers do not have to use the remote off of your deck. You can use any suitable power source. The only thing you want to make sure is that you find a source the turns off with your key otherwise you may end up draining the battery.
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.
Can you run remote wire with power wire?
Power wire + speaker wire is high level. Run them together if you want. Power wire + RCA is the “bad” one (and even that’s debatable…). Remote can go just about anywhere.
How do you hook up a amp to a stock radio?
Usually, you’ll be installing a 4-channel amplifier with speaker-level inputs. The best way to connect it to a factory system is to tap into the stereo’s speaker outputs for the amp’s input signal. Then send the amp’s outputs back to the stereo’s harness, and on to the speakers through the factory wiring.
Does a remote wire need a fuse?
Amperage off the remote turn on isn’t very high. Doesn’t require much to switch amps/etc on. A 3-5 amp fuse should be more then enough.
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.
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 |
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 gauge is remote turn on wire?
18 AWG
Remote Turn-On Wire: Gauge: 18 AWG. Wire Construction: Oxygen Free Copper (16 strands)
What does the accessory wire connect to?
The 12V accessory wire is connected from the stereo to the ignition switch accessory wires. So when you turn on the ignition, it activates the 12V accessory wire to turn on the stereo. This means that the 12V wire must stay connected to power the stereo.
Can I run speaker wire with power wire?
It is really okay to run speaker wires along power wires.
How do you hook up speakers to an amp?
Connect the RCA, speaker, and remote turn-on leads to your amp. Feed the RCA cable along the bottom of the doors, then plug it into the back of the amp. Once you’ve done this, plug the speaker and remote turn-on leads into the back of the amp. These wires may be different colors, depending on the manufacturer.
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