Newbie Installation
 

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! :thumbup:

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)?

what's wrong w/ Scotchlok's? :dunno:
will this not work?

http://shop.torresen.com/shipsstore/...umbs/06126.jpg

Wouldnt that leave a mark/hole in the wire?

Nothing that noticable.

You are a genius! :thumbup:

it will leave a slight cut in the insulation, but not the wire.
the cut will be as wide and the silver piece in the following pic -

http://george-michael.org.uk/acatalog/scotchlok220.jpg