How to install a line converter, sub and amp w/factory head unit.

[Pontiacblueg6]

What type of line converter should I get? I have a g6 but it's an '07???

[9FOURfilms]

The brown wires are ground

[beto10587]

i have a Fierce Audio - Adjustable Line Level Controller that im trying to install the instructions suck and website does too it has 6 lines two brown and two pairs of wires for the speakers... i connected the the speaker wires but what are the brown wires for,,, instructions dont say nothing,,,,, i bought it at best buy... i need help

[platinumzs1k]

dont you have to tap into speakers to use it?

[jdia561]

y would u tune ur system to that song OMG

N

it sounds like sht

u should of used new kids on the block

cheap conventer

alpine imprint is what u want

[atvrider0009]

I have a 2011 f150 and its it okay to use a high to low if it has a factory amp?

[YouBetterPayup]

You should have put the LOC in the trunk by the Factory Monsoon amp!!

1. Dismantling that PITA dash is not necessary. 2. You can adjust your LOC with ease down the road. 3. Your RCA cables are much shorter. 4. All power & remote wires you need are accessible at the Monsoon amp.

Power wire & RCAs should also never be run together.

[joerodriguez56]

Why run both RCAs and Powerwire down the same side? Doesn't the powerline cause attentuation into the RCAs?

[wow1022]

signal sensing and built in low level converter is so much more convenient

[Creusch1995]

THIS GUY POUNDS SO HARD!

[SevereIDAHO]

I noticed that the amp I bought suggested that I use 4 gauge power and ground cable. Is there a distribution block that goes 4gauge to 4 4 gauge connections? I was at first afraid that I would need to run a new power wire from the battery to the trunk again just to have another amp. With the amp remote on, do you just use the same cable for the first amp? That would make a new amp install so simple. With one more amp my system would be complete.

[MillerFootball]

rather listen to country than that song

[MillerFootball]

ask your mom if i can borrow her drill

[Alexlivingloud]

when you say switch power do you mean remote wire? or what do you mean?

[InfinityZane]

a distribution block is only needed if your running multiple amps. The amp recommending 8 guage means that that is the smallest wire to use. Remember, smaller the wire, the more electrical resistance, and vise versa. Bigger is better with wiring... ALWAYS. Not bashing ur vid man, just informing u.

[darkeyce02]

i installed one of these and it made mine worse.

[megafast13]

Is it safe to wire the lead amp wire to the stereo's 12v blue wire on the harness?

[Accordian85]

@megafast13 no

[megafast13]

@megafast13 Yeah I ended up just running the amp/sub to a switch for the lead. I tried just about every wire on my stock harness so I'm guessing mine didn't have one lol. I also used my line converter to my previous stock trunk sub so It ended up being easy.

Thanks

[Superfizzo]

worst song ever to tune a subwoofer too...wtf is that?

[Accordian85]

@Superfizzo Yeah subs shouldnt actually be tuned that way, I didnt have an O-Scope at the time but now I do so if your going to tune your amps thats the best way!

[CgcGrimmstar]

i wanna do this to my 300c without changing my factory stereo any good site to help me out

[wildboyz225]

Hey can anyone help me. I have a 2006 Hyundai sonata v6. And I was tring to tap into my rear speaker wires and both of the speaker wires on my rear speaker showed positive. So I don't know which one is negative ? Can anyone help me?

[patwarren1981]

i just put 1 12 woofer and i used a converter but i tapped into the rear speakers and i tapped into the wiper sw fuse for the remote on the amp the g6 radio fuse stays on

[XDkamikazeXD]

can i get earth shattering bass using a line converter? changing my hear really isn't an option.

[vinnnnnnnnyyyyyyyy]

isnt the ignition wire brown?

[daniscool6]

where can you find a converter??

[TheTomman647]

run the wires perpendicular with each other.

[yodismike]

great video! I have 05 G6 in which I added LOC in the trunk tappin in to the rear speakers for my audio signal. Only thing I did differently than you in used a much simplier remote turn on for the amp, I used a cig lighter 2 in 1 adapter and cut one end off and wired it together so when I plug it in that turns on the amp. That way I can turn off the bass @ a moments notice like if the Po-Po is round the corner lol

[MrSnakeTM]

waste of money paying this guy just use the rear speakers use the high inputs on the amp. and run the power and ground and remote just the antenna thats it

[Accordian85]

@MrSnakeTM.........if your amp has high level imputs your right this can be done that way also, in some cases some amps have an auto detect feature saving you from having to run a remote line in to the amp it just turns itself on when it detects a signal....also its not the antenna wire, most decks will have a remote line out...Do not use your antenna turn on lead. Perhaps befor you give false information you should know what your talking about first...

[MrSnakeTM]

@Accordian85 i had done it before. i used the antenna wire and i used the the stock amp wire as well

[Gallardo983]

I have an 06 cuvuc EX w/o navi or premium speaker system. I just have the factory head unit. I want to install an amp by splicing into the rear speakers wires only to put a line out convertor. Then taking the rcs's to the amp and then to subwoofer. Is this right? Like can u explain to me how i install a line out convertor exactly pleasr

[Accordian85]

@Gallardo983 I would go to a site that has the wiring colors for your cars radio, alot of people seem to think its easier to go to the rear speakers, when infact if your using the line converter most will have a remote output for your amp turn on, and all of the nessesary hook ups are on the radios wiring harness to complete the installation..aside from that it makes for a cleaner install. Hope this helps.

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[SuperBrandango]

Hey can anyone help me? I have a 2007 Pontiac grand prix, i installed a aftermarket stereo today and i cant get a switched source from the pink wire on the ignition because i already tapped into it with the remote turn on for the amp, can i tap into the pink wire under the steering wheel?

[Accordian85]

@SuperBrandango Your aftermarket deck should have a remote turn on lead...usually Blue with a wire stripe.

[SuperBrandango]

@Accordian85 lol i found out that the pontiac grand prix dosent have a remote turn on, i had to tap into the ignition switch

[DeVilleL13]

insightful video but you really need to meter those ajustments and us a an o-scope on that amp to tune it the right way. and you should always use the rear speakers no question there. as for the ground again many cars have many different metals all at once so 'looks thick" means nothing, again a multi meter here will show the true quality of that ground, i,m just glad you didn't use a factory bolt cause thats the worst thing other that someone using drywall screws and a washer

[Accordian85]

@DeVilleL13 Thanks for the comment...the video is about how to install a line converter not how to tune your system...also going to the rear speakers is the easiest way of getting the line level however most line level converters have hook ups to 12V constant, and switched aswell as ground so that it can have the proper hook up for your remote turn on lead. As for your ground comment, a ground is only as good to what that metal is welded too...using a multi meter means nothing.

[DeVilleL13]

@Accordian85 You should rename this to connect a line converter, the video is riddled with poor install, sorry but it is. Everything I wrote is true and proper, as for the comment about the ground. Yes a meter is needed to ensure a proper ground for quality install, anything else is just half ass. Look everything you did was a guess and sorry but thats half ass. A better way is to use a 3sixty and do it right. Good luck in you connecting and take comments as way to learn more.

[cmiller8006]

How does the dash come off on the g6? Does it just pop off around the head unit? Any screws? Thanks

[Accordian85]

@cmiller8006 If you google it, it will come..id put the site to find it for you but Youtube wont let me.

[KAWA674]

is it dangerous for your car taping into that ignition wire??

[Accordian85]

@KAWA674 It can be if you dont know what your doing.

[big16g4g63]

What is the input wattage capability of that converter?

[Accordian85]

@big16g4g63 usually 45W Max

[MsAliiza]

how are you going to run speaker wire?

wouldnt the power cable to the amp interfere with the speaker wire?

[Accordian85]

@MsAliiza If you use Sheilded RCA's you will be fine.

[moni1sa]

hi there thank u very much but there is one thing more i would like to know i have to install the line converter to the fornt speakers or to the back becuase my line converter has just 2 line,

i need your help coz i have done everything

thank you

[dkh100]

I have a ford ranger with no after market radio i have a high/low adaptor ( that makes it where i can put rca's up to it) but i want to keep all my speakers working could i just cut in to my rear speaker wire and tie in the adaptor and it will still work or do i have to use the tapping skill.

[Accordian85]

@dkh100

Yes you can tap into the rear speakers using the rear speaker leads off the back of the radio...google " Ford Ranger Radio Wiring" dont forget to include the year, and it will tell you what wires to tap into :)

[pUNjAbiFlow23]

fuck this video no offense

GUYS THIS IS HOW YOU WIRE A LINE OUT CONVERTER AKA LOC

THERE ARE USALLY 4 WIRES ON THE LOC

YOU ALWAYS WIRE THOSE WIRES TO THE REAR SPEAKERS OF YOUR CAR LEFT REAR NEGATIVE LEFT REAR POSITIVE

RIGHT REAR NRGATIVE RIGHT REAR POSITVE SIMPLE

IF THERE IS A 5TH WIRE ON UR LOC JUST CONNECT IT TO A BARE GROUND THAT IS YOUR GROUND WIRE .. THUMBS UP IF IT WORKS FOR YOU..

[Accordian85]

@pUNjAbiFlow23 lol......Thumbs up if your an attention whore! Fuck your comment!

[pUNjAbiFlow23]

@Accordian85

Thumbs up if you never heard attention whore before... Fuck your knowledge way behind mine,, j.k dont take it seriously i jus wanted to write it out for ppl.

[Yakuzagang5]

@Accordian85 He is right though, a ground is all that's necessary for an LOC.

[SuperBrandango]

@pUNjAbiFlow23 Thanks i knew the black wire was a ground, but i was sure if i connect it to a wire lol

[pUNjAbiFlow23]

@SuperBrandango N.p Bro cheers :)

[2001S4AUDI]

No offense, but you didn't explain shit on how to connect the line out converter which is odd becuase the name of the video is "How to install a line out converter"...... your an idiot

[Accordian85]

@2001S4AUDI Then Your a blind idiot, because if you watched the first 5 mins of the video it clearly explains how to install one...

[bluepit2k7]

does your amp stay on all the time after install it? what can cause this/

[Accordian85]

@bluepit2k7 No only when the key is turned on...if your amp remains on its because you a constant voltage going to the remote turn on lead. Read the Manual your amp came with for proper connection.

[checksandbalences]

Is the monsoon sound system that bad?Coming from a factory 4 speaker system in my car would I be able to notice a good difference?I only have a pioneer head unit with my old car.

[calikalinfo]

Hey everyone! I need help with THIS: I already have a Boss CX800-1600W CHAOS EXXTREME SUBWOOFER! But i have a little problem. I have 2boss 12" 800watts subwoofer + 2boss 8" 400watts SUBWOOFER + 1Boss 300watts tweeters 2x 150watts each. What amp can i add on to what i have already or what will play all those & still leave room for more power to be on the safe side. Let me know so i know which to buy. I'm still new to all this & Thank you

[SGTB33FY]

Is it possible I blew my amp out because I used the wrong gauge power wire?

[Accordian85]

@SGTB33FY Its possible, gauge of wire should be determined by the amount of watts/power that your amp is putting out, there are sites on the web that have calculators for determining proper wire gauge!

[bsblazzer]

where do i buy all the stuff he talked about in the vido?!

[Tinsletooth]

@bsblazzer Certified Radio in my city, every city pretty much has there own priavetly run specialty radio shops. Google around or go to best buy and ask one of the techy's that hang in the stereo section i almost guarantee they will know a good shop for you.

[cgd31095]

I am so happy i found this video... This is exactly what i need for my system. Thanks!... the only thing im having trouble understanding is where to connect the remote cable for the amplifier. If you can let me know that would be awesome! Thanks again for this video!

[iProxyProductions]

Not trying to be your parent or anything but you should NEVER start your car in a closed garage.

[Lightspeed612]

@iProxyProductions it really isn't a big deal if you run for just a few seconds. It would have to be running for quite some time with no circulation to be even slightly detrimental

[Accordian85]

@iProxyProductions your completely correct!

[larrybirdthebestever]

how sould i do this on a 2001 chevy ZR2 blazer

[MrJunior480]

hey? how would we do this if we also have an equalizer that we want to install? since the car speaker are supposed to go straght to the amp ??

[bbhsbballmp3]

I have a g6 and I was wondering how you fit that sub box into the trunk?

[INSANEFREAK1]

im still confused, how do the front speakers work now?, and where does the remote wire good, lol, lil confused, im used to aftermarket decks

[2jurasin]

how would it be for a 95 blazer?

[Hacksandmods365]

1 how to I wire this? 2 where can I purchase one at?

[EaStxVaNxiNc]

i hope u are geting paid by the hour cuz u wasted so much time puting it to the ignition u could have tested 12 volts from fuse boz or even put it on the cig lighter

[xxscribzxx]

good video but you should go over the wiring process a little more in detail

[iKingVick]

How would I do this for 2010 Mazda 3 and hopefully I wouldnt have to do that ignition thing right ?

[ReckLessViet]

So where does the blue wire go?

[samigirl7021]

Hey have the same car I'm running a big belle sti 1300d but was just wondering how to wire my sub out on my amp I'm running the rear output on my amp because the sub out is only one RCA and it just keeps cutting out can u help me pls??

[matsim007]

How do you tuned your line output converter?

[EaStxVaNxiNc]

@matsim007 the speaker signal makes it work dont have n e lights or n e thing like that 

[samsungsghd807]

would this be the same in my 2004 grand prix gtp comp g w/ monsoon

[IYasKarma]

would this work on a 2009 g6?with start up remote?

[IYasKarma]

would this work on a 2009 g6?

[abrahamm3yahoocom]

instead of stripping and saudering, i would suggest using clips that you can get from autozone or oreilly... you forgot to mention advising capaciters, you created a corrosion spot on the ground, it would be easier to put an endclip on the end of the groundwire and put it to an existing ground to prevent corrosion, and rather than usinng fuses, heres a little trick i use. autozone sales breakers for cars that go up to to 200 amps if im not mistaken. instead of using five dollar fuses, check it.

[carlover1230264]

for these g6s could i just put a new aftermarket sub in the truck where my stock one is. cuz my car has a stock sub. but its blown.so i was thinkin a could just wire a new aftermarket sub in to those wires would that work?

[thehungariankid]

I want to do the same thing, however. Would it not be easier to hook the line converter up in the trunk? splice into the rear speaker wiring harness for your source. You can use an ignition source from the rear fuse box and run the ground similar to how you did. You would eliminate having to tear your dash apart! You would eliminate running long RCAs from the dash to the rear. What you have done here looks great and well done for sure.

[warrior2304]

i did this and it worked at first for like not even a day and now it doesn't. the ignition doesn't reed 12 volts. should it?

[stufoo]

can you do this for my car please hah. this stuffs so confusing, especially if youre new to all this

[warrior2304]

i bought an aftermarket head unit and tapped into the ign/switch wire you mentioned and it worked for not even 24 hours and now it doesn't work and neither does my turn signals. They dont even click or light up on the dash. Any idea what happened?

[jackpackage666]

@warrior2304 shud hav just bought an aftermartket plug from metra specified for ur car, im a professional installer nd have seen ppl try there own installs and seriously fuk up there cars, for changin radios theres no need 2 use the ignition wire in the key harness, everythin u need is rite where the old radio was, if udk wht wire is which look up a diagram or go to ur local stereo shop and c if they hav a plug for ur car in stock

[antonio30824]

Would this process be the same for an 07 Saturn ion with Onstar? as in would i still be able to use my Onstar? are would i need something else?

[jesusnavarrete90]

so if i do this in a 2003 yukon denali features like the 6 cd changer or the buttons on the stearing wheel they will still have function correct!

[appleboy1100]

hey i have a 06 G6 and i was wondering is there any other way then taping in the ign wire for my line lineconverter

[eggroll222]

hey i have the same amp but when i installed mine the blue light flashes... i duno whats wrong with it.

ive checked all the wiring, im sure the ground is good and there shouldnt be any problem with the power wire becuase the light is flashing so its getting power.

WHATS WRONG WITH IT?!?!?!?!?

[shu4life7669]

@eggroll222 May be in safe mode. check the fuses.

[Tforty187]

I have an 06 g6 coupe with the monsoon system and was wondering how to hook my system up. doesnt help that i've never hook a system up, so this video helps greatly. now its time to try it out... fingers crossed! lol

[circa6996]

where did u buy that ground thingy?

[torreyd22]

If most amps have an ignition turn on wire, Why would the line out converter need one??? It dosent really take up much power right?

Im looking for a converter for two subs and an amp in my car.

i want to connect them using the line of my rear speaker.

but all the two channel converters i find have 6 wires coming out of them.

Why is this?

[yaripapo]

hey buddy whats a good line converter? cause i have one but it sounds sort of terrible on my factory radio...someday i would buy a dvd stereo but eventually at sometime not so soon....ohhh & very nice work neatly done A+.

[lxlc]

I have a landcruiser and I don't want to take out the head unit but my question is do u really have to go from 4 to 8 gage

[jmoney201294]

Ok well I tried hooking it up to my head unit but the amp turn on never worked. Maybe I used the wrong wires? Can you tell me which ones to use with what wire ?

[erikman89]

hey, awesome info man, but in the future i would have to recommend that you dont use yellow wire anywhere near the dash... yellow wire from the factory from any car is universally for air bag systems.

[Accordian85]

@erikman89 Thank You Im glad you got some use from the information posted, As for the Yellow Wire "Under the dash" Its the color code for Switched Ignition source at the KEY. I think you meant Yellow Connectors because they are the airbag connectors going to the clock spring.

[basslover201]

hey man is it ok to use ur car ignition as the amp remote wire

[Accordian85]

@basslover201 I would suggest not doing that in any car, You will likely get undisired feed back from your speakers. As mentioned in the video most line level converters have a "amp turn on" wire, which is color coded blue providing a 2.5 Volt Turn on in most cases.

[jmoney201294]

I have the same line converter installed in my 05 tahoe. The person that installed it put it to my back speakers. Is that a good spot for it ?

[Accordian85]

@jmoney201294 Yes that is fine, the converter is getting its source from the speakers. I generally like to put them as far away from the amplifier as possible and closer to the head unit .based on theory the strength of the signal will be stronger at the source.

[CrossRiders5]

so it just plugs in to ur speaker wires and then plug that into ur amp and all done looks easy . thamxs for video . helped heaps

[Accordian85]

@CrossRiders5 It looks easy because it is!  Your welcome brother!

[TheMrhoneycutt]

Why not just get an aftermarket head unit?

[nrhegpaintman]

@TheMrhoneycutt For a lot of people it is the feel of their factory radio and some cars (mostly non-american cars) have factory head units that are non-standard sizes or their head unit is integrated into their aircon. unit (look at a 7th gen accord head unit if you need an example)

[Accordian85]

@nrhegpaintman Your right! A lot of people like the look and feel of their factory source.

[187streetsoldier]

@Accordian85 and i know in my step mom's g6 the stock radio displays oil life and everything so thats pretty vital.

[Lilbeast59]

I have an 06 GMC Envoy, Stock headunit and a Scosche Line output converter.

How do I connect it to my headunit?

[bordermexican99]

would this process be the same for a 2002 Mazda 626? and could i use the same line converter your using?

[Accordian85]

@bordermexican99 Yes Sir Very Similar process!

[yodigi101]

@Accordian85 i used the scosche fai-3a high to low level converter

[yodigi101]

@Accordian85 in a 96 ford taurus

[Accordian85]

@yodigi101 Cache offers a very nice converter, check them out amazing capabilities!

[randystarkel2009]

Ok where would the remote wire go?????

[Accordian85]

@randystarkel2009 To your Amps turn on.

[warrior2304]

@Accordian85 is that on the line converter

[bsblazzer]

@randystarkel2009 it hookes up to your accesory wire on your radio then runs to your amp, that wire is so the amp turns on when u turn the key this wire normally runs to the antenna (if you have a power one of course) i hooked mine up to one of the speaker wires it seemed to work fine (the wire is normally blue if that helps any)

[Accordian85]

@bsblazzer Actually if you buy a converter that has a remote turn on like the on the video, it gives you all of the connections with the exclusion of the power and ground.

[peiznkev000]

What did you do with the remote power to the amp? Did you connect it to the accessory at the ignition?

[geracruz5]

i also have a 09 pontiac g6 need help on how i can connect the subwoofers to my car...any suggestions?

[Accordian85]

@geracruz5 If you watch the video it will show you how....

[Ranalla00rider00fmx]

can sumone send me a message or sumthing. if i install the line out converter will the bass controller on the factory stero also controll the subs. you know how you can turn bass up or down on the factory deck will that control your subs? thankx

[Accordian85]

@Ranalla00rider00fmx Yes if you install it using your factory head unit your bass controll will also affect your subs, if you tune it correctly you can eliminate alot of the bass going through your factory system thus allowing your subs to take over.

[tarhal2005]

i just need some more details on how to do this. Like pics or something?

[tarhal2005]

yes i have the monsoon system but can you use a line converter for the 2009 g6? i need to know what wires to wire together when you connect them to the factory wire harness.

[Accordian85]

@tarhal2005 If you google it it will come.

[Accordian85]

@tarhal2005 Yes you can, you can use a line converter on any car.

[tarhal2005]

do you have anymore details on how to do this or can you go into a more detailed tutorial? I have a 2009 pontiac g6 gt and was wondering if i can do this? Please help

[Accordian85]

@tarhal2005 What are you needing help on? You can get your switched power from the 30AMP Power Window Fuse in the center consel. Do you have the MonSoon system?

[Accordian85]

Thanks for the Info im sure someone will benifit from that:)

[PoXPuLar]

no o-scope for gains=clipping

and bass boost  is a no no