How do you hook up a remote wire to a fuse box?

What do I hook the remote wire to?

Some of the more common options for connecting the remote turn on wire when using a factory head unit are to the wire connected to a power antenna (older vehicles which do not turn off the antenna when not using the radio) or to the vehicle’s fuse box.

Where do you connect remote wire to amp?

Do I need to fuse a remote wire for AMP?

Amperage off the remote turn on isn’t very high. Doesn’t require much to switch amps/etc on. A 3-5 amp fuse should be more then enough.

Why is my remote wire not working?

To turn on, the amp needs power at both the remote and power wires, in addition to a good ground. If the remote turn-on wire doesn’t have power, your amp won’t turn on. … If it doesn’t, check for any inline fuses and verify that the wire isn’t loose, corroded, or shorted out somewhere.

How do I bypass the remote wire on my amp?

Where do you connect the remote wire on a stock radio?

How do you install a remote wire?

Can you use any wire for remote wire?

Just run the remote wire off your other amp. any copper wire will work it doesnt matter how old or new it is. just find some old copper wire and use it.

Can you use speaker wire for remote wire?

Speaker wires can be used as remote wires. It doesn’t matter what kind of wire you use for a remote wire. Any copper wire will work when used as a remote wire. Since most speaker wires are made of copper metal, they can be used for remote wiring.

Is power antenna the same as remote?

Almost every aftermarket head unit has a remote turn on wire. Some manufacturers call it a power antenna wire. But regardless of the label all it does is output a positive 12 volts when the head unit is turned on. It should be noted that some head units have both a remote turn on wire and a power antenna wire.

What color is a remote wire?

Wiring Harness Color Standards
Wire Color Wire Function
Red Switch / Accessory
Black Ground
Blue Antenna Remote
Blue with White Stripe Amplifier Remote Turn-on

What gauge should remote wire be?

18 gauge wire
AudioControl recommends 18 gauge wire for our car audio products, such as our line converters, EQs, crossovers and DSP processors.

Is amp remote wire 12v?

This will go to 12v when the unit is operated. Some head units switch off the power antenna signal when you use a CD, tape, MP3 or Aux source, but most don’t so the power antenna drive will work as an amp remote.

What is the pink wire on car stereo?

Pioneer – The pink wire works for Car Speed Signal Input in a pioneer stereo system. So, connecting it will allow the stereo to access the speed sensor data of your car.

How do you hook up a remote wire to a cigarette lighter?

What happens if wire gauge is too big?

If a wire gauge is “too big” then it is a lot more expensive and is harder to bend, as well as more difficult to attach with wire nuts or to switches. Other than that, not much of anything.