Newbie Installation

maj0rglitch · #1 09-19-2005, 12:04 PM

I have an 04 without nav and dsp. Someone mentioned doing a tap on the oem amp.
Can an OEM amp push a 15" sub?
I have a spare alpine amp that I can use. I do not know if I need anything else to connect my alpine amp to the oem amp and where can I get the power for my alpine amp without running a long wire to the battery directly???

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ekaz · #2 09-19-2005, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maj0rglitch

I have an 04 without nav and dsp. Someone mentioned doing a tap on the oem amp.
Can an OEM amp push a 15" sub?
I have a spare alpine amp that I can use. I do not know if I need anything else to connect my alpine amp to the oem amp and where can I get the power for my alpine amp without running a long wire to the battery directly???

OEM amp won't push a 15" sub. You can use Pin 13 on the connector for the radio module for an amp turn-on signal. For connecting the Alpine amp to the battery, the battery on the X5 is located under the spare tire so runnig the power shouldn't be an issue.
There are a few threads about adding a sub, try doing a search or looking in the stereo forum. Lots of info and better details than what I have here. Good Luck!

maj0rglitch · #3 09-19-2005, 01:58 PM

I pretty much got it nailed?!

How to summary:
1. Use the blue/brown and blue/white wire to go to the amp.
2. Use the white wire for amp remote.
3. Buy an 8 gauge wire with fuse to connect the amp to the battery.

I want a clean install, I do not want to strip and tap the wires. Im afraid it might void my warranty. Is there a connector that I can buy for the wires (like the one used for computers that you can stack them http://www.mysuperpc.com/build/volca..._connector.jpg)?