badpewter-z

iTrader: (4)

hey everyone im going to be installing a simple sub/amp setup in my 04 silverado non bose . i also do not want to have to pull the radio and mess with anything back there im gonna be running a line level converter of the reaers for my left and riright rca's but not sure where i can get a 12v switched source for the amp. can i just go from the fuse box inside? should i run an aux switch? thanks in advance
keith

02Z28LS1

iTrader: (2)

you can go two ways:

1) get a switch that you can wire inline with the remote turn-on lead that comes from a steady power source, or

2) use a multimeter to find a power source that is switched on/off with the ignition switch (preferred).

in both cases, you don't want to be running a high amount of voltage, just enough to get a signal, such as off the cig lighter or something small like that....you definitely don't want a full 12v or you could fry the amp.

sexyvic1

take it from your ign wire ( 12v when car is turned on ) put a relay in the line and run it to your remote turn-on of the amp.

badpewter-z

iTrader: (4)

why would i need the relay? i have a 12v ign on source and seems to be ok as of right now?

jimmy 2 Times

iTrader: (18)

A relay is not need, just run the acc from the radio fuse in the fuse box

badpewter-z

iTrader: (4)

ok thanks i thought i was missing something there for a minute

sexyvic1

i always was taught to use a relay, it is the safer way of doing things. especially if u are going to be turning on multiple amps. it only cost a few dollars for a relay.

another instance to use it on is, lets say u are running a aftermarket radio and u want to turn on multiple amps, u can burn out the remote turn-on of the actual radio, if u do not use a realy.

i guess it is not that important in your case, but for a few bucks i would use one.

badpewter-z

iTrader: (4)

well thanks for the info sexyvic, didnt even think of that but will if i ever get multiple amps from now on

sexyvic1

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