Amp Install In R34

[lesseragitant]

i was gonna install the amp but i ran into strife.

Its a jap 2 din unit. i like it so i wanna keep it.

it must be old cos it doesnt have rca outs.

1. can i use the speaker outs as amp in's?

any issues there?

2. i can't find remote power coming from HU to power amp.

(no wiring diagram)

there's 2 wires pink & purple unutilized. would 1 of them be the remote power?

else where do i go ?

thnx guys

[nicr4wks]

Some amps will have a 'high level' input, this can be used to connect the normal speaker wires on the head unit to your amp. If your amp does not have these you're best to just replace the head unit, or get an amp that does. If you plug the speaker wires straight into the amps low-level inputs you will get an extremely distorted sound and risk ruining the amp.

The stock head unit probably doesn't have the +12v turn on wire for the amp, alternatively you can hook the amp to the "ON" wire at the back of your head unit (the wire that receives power when the ignition is in the ON position). If you look around google/sau you should be able to find a legend that describes what color wires do what.

You can use a multimeter or light tester to confirm.

Edited June 26, 2009 by nicr4wks

[nicr4wks]

Just found this, Hi level to low level converter. Can use it to hook your head unit speaker wires up to the standard rca input of an amp.

http://jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=AA0480