Amp installation

[koreanscott]

I want to install my 10" but i have no idea on where to start (huh)

 

[Sleezer1533]

10" amp, I think you mean sub?? In any case the size (in inches) really isnt important - its the amperage that is important

 

[koreanscott]

in meaning the 10" sub with the amp. but i have no clue on where to start with installing the amp. I've done this before on other cars, but all of them had aftermarket cd players, so i was just wondering if i had to splice wires. Its an oem radio so currently im clueless, and i just got the car yesterday and need help!

 

[Sleezer1533]

Oh man I dunno Ive never had to install a system from scratch. My car came with an aftermarket system and Ive done lots of work to the sub/speaker/amp setup but haven't worked with the connection to the head unit. Sorry

 

[koreanscott]

well crapola(boom05)

 

[meicalnissyen]

well crapola(boom05)

you might try reading one or more of the multiple how to's on this forum

 

[Doozy]

buy an amp installation kit. i got one from Kicker. it will supply you with all the cables needed.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_17766_Kicker+09ZCK4+-+ZCK4.html

you'll also need a LOC, which i installed behind the head unit. here is a picture i used to connect the LOC to the wiring harness.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_i331_line-out-converters.html
pick one.

here's how to remove the radio.
http://www.caradvanced.com/news/8/Mazda3-Digital-Touch-Screen-Installation-Guide.html

from there, run all wires to the trunk and connect to amp. good luck.

 

[aceblaster]

If you are driving a GT with the built in sub I would advise against the LOC for sounds quality purposes just cut the VGA plugs off one side and splice them into the speaker wires... A LOC will act as a filter too and there is already a built in filter in the factory amp.