Secrets To Install A Amplifier To A Car Radio
February 4, 2010 by Nell Harrison · Leave a Comment
Music systems have become an essential one for us as it helps us to relax from our pressures. Loudness and the clarity of the music talk a lot about the quality of the system we use. To increase the loudness and clarity of the music we use amplifiers. After reading this article you will know how to connect an original car stereo to an amp.
The works requires the following tools to proceed. It will require screw drivers of the Philips company, a drill, a panel tool, a kit which contains amplifier wirings , groomets and spacers made of rubber. It will also require the use of wires and harness adapter.
The negative cable from the car's battery is removed initially. The battery's negative terminal is actually connected with the negative cable and to the car's frame. The cable's clamp is loosened with the use of a Philips screw driver. The clamp is removed and it is kept aside until the task is accomplished.
Now the ring terminal of the amplifier, whose fuse has been removed, is connected to the positive lead of the battery. This ring amplifier is obtained from the kit. A screw driver may be used for this purpose. A hole is drilled in the firewall which is in the compartment of the car engine. This is used for the power supply of the amplifier. The wiring is protected using groomets. The amplifier is placed in the vehicle's trunk. In case of trucks it is placed under the seat. Spacers are used in this case to provide ventilation.
The amplifier is mounted on the trunk of the car. In the case of trucks the amplifier is mounted below the seat to provide ventilation. The vehicle's stereo is removed. The removal procedure varies from one vehicle to other. The manual which is issued along with the vehicle by the manufacturer is to be referred often. The stereo unit is pulled to the dash till the wiring in the rear.
In the next step a hole is drilled in the compartment of the engine so as to pass the battery power to the location where the amplifier is connected. A coating of rubber grommet is made on the wire to protect the opening. It always better to place the amplifier in the trunk. In case of a truck, the amplifier can be mounted in the space below the seat but one should ensure that there is enough air circulation in that place.
The wires are connected to the speakers from the amplifier. This is done with the help of the instructions given in the manual of the car. The stereo is placed on the dashboard of the car. The fuse is inserted in the socket. The negative cable of the battery is reconnected. The clamps need to be tightened properly with the help of a screw driver. This clamps need to be in proper position which will avoid it to be loosened or moved by using one's hand.
In the next step two more wires are connected to the adapter those includes a signal cable and another is the turn on lead. From this the cables are brought to the location of the amplifier. Then connect the speakers and give power supply to the amplifier. And in the end connect the fuse. So one must always know how to connect an original car stereo to an amp.
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