DIY: Installing Aftermarket Subs w/ Stock HU ( and Premium Sound System)

[bikinpunk]

Originally Posted by GulfCoastGhostHunters

"...Capacitors work by storing up power during low-draw passages, then sending it to the amp during loud musical hits. Not only will you get smoother, more consistent bass performance, you'll protect your car in the process..."

taken from crutchfield
http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/IS...int=1&page=all

They have a pretty good explanation. Take a look and be your own judge.

Crutchfield has a lot of valuable information but I would take the majority of what they say with a grain of salt. I'm not disagreeing with what you've posted, just saying that in the future don't let that be your only source of information. You have to realize they are somewhat biased toward products they sell.

[CivSi06]

Is there a DIY on 06 Civic w/ Navi?

[GulfCoastGhostHunters]

Originally Posted by CivSi06

Is there a DIY on 06 Civic w/ Navi?

i'm not quite sure. I imagine it wouldn't be much different than this DIY. The only forseeable difference is where you would get a 12v ACC wire from the factory radio. All the rest should be the same, ie. "tapping into the stock sub, etc..."

...any one else know much about the navi version?

[lostdaytomorrow]

Originally Posted by GulfCoastGhostHunters

i'm not quite sure. I imagine it wouldn't be much different than this DIY. The only forseeable difference is where you would get a 12v ACC wire from the factory radio. All the rest should be the same, ie. "tapping into the stock sub, etc..."

...any one else know much about the navi version?

I agree with this, only difference should be the ACC wire, which you can just use the fusebox if you'd like to and not go through the hassle of taking the Navi unit out. Fusebox for the win in this situation.

[Repo buyer]

Where did you guys hook up your Amps ground wire?

[lostdaytomorrow]

Use a self tapping screw on a piece of the metal near your amp. Sand off the area where the washer or ring terminal will be. Screw down the ring terminal onto the bare shiny metal. Say hello to your new ground with low resistance.

[GulfCoastGhostHunters]

Originally Posted by lostdaytomorrow

Use a self tapping screw on a piece of the metal near your amp. Sand off the area where the washer or ring terminal will be. Screw down the ring terminal onto the bare shiny metal. Say hello to your new ground with low resistance.

do exactly as he said. I found the best place is behind the carpeting on the pic I had posted *sorry no actual pic of the ground itself*, but behind that carpeting, there is a bare piece of metal perfect for that.

it took a little bit to get the self tapper to go in, but it worked out great, and it's completly hidden out of sight.

[nbibeau]

Why does everyone on this forum insist on using t-taps? Solder is a superior mechanical and electrical connection. I suggest doing things properly or not doing them at all.

[lostdaytomorrow]

Originally Posted by nbibeau

Why does everyone on this forum insist on using t-taps? Solder is a superior mechanical and electrical connection. I suggest doing things properly or not doing them at all.

Everyone on this forum doesn't insist on using t-taps.

[GulfCoastGhostHunters]

Originally Posted by nbibeau

Why does everyone on this forum insist on using t-taps? Solder is a superior mechanical and electrical connection. I suggest doing things properly or not doing them at all.

how much sound quality are you looking to get out a LOC and and factory HU???
i don't think solder is going to make THAT big of a difference in this application.
but I agree, I did solder my ACC wire behind the HU.

[Drew303]

Originally Posted by GulfCoastGhostHunters

Then a remote wire...
I just removed the factory HU to get an ACC wire(use this thread)
http://66.98.189.130/forums/showthread.php?t=3534

this link doesn't work anymore. Can someone clarify this step?

[stevenshizzle]

Originally Posted by Drew303

this link doesn't work anymore. Can someone clarify this step?

If you have a multimeter, you can confirm which wire is truly the remote wire. When I did mine, I removed the center console. There will be two harneses. One on the left (smaller) and one on the right. The left has a light blue with a stripe wire. This is the remote on wire.

Again though, make sure to use a multimeter to verify this. Always feels good to know for sure.

[Drew303]

Originally Posted by stevenshizzle

If you have a multimeter, you can confirm which wire is truly the remote wire. When I did mine, I removed the center console. There will be two harneses. One on the left (smaller) and one on the right. The left has a light blue with a stripe wire. This is the remote on wire.

Again though, make sure to use a multimeter to verify this. Always feels good to know for sure.

Thanks for the info. Anyone have a pic of this wire?

[GulfCoastGhostHunters]

hrm, sorry for the bad link guys, I'll try to dig up a picture or something to update it.

[Drew303]

That would be great if you could, Im going to attempt to hook up my system tomorrow if I keep the motivation to.

[GulfCoastGhostHunters]

Originally Posted by Drew303

That would be great if you could, Im going to attempt to hook up my system tomorrow if I keep the motivation to.

i won't have it up here by tomorrow, but the best thing is like he said earlier.

Use a multimeter to check and see which wire it is. Put the positive end into the socket which you think is the ACC wire, and the negative end to ground. Swich on the cars ignition, and if it reads 0v when the car's off, and about 12v when it's on, then you know. I'm almost positive it's light purple w/ a silver stripe.

I've seen some say blue, some purple...and when I used a meter to the purple w/ silver it was the ACC wire. i've had my set up for about a year now w/ no problems.

I could totally be wrong here, but i'm trying to think really hard which one I used.

I will update this post and put more detail soon, don't worry, i just need some time.

[Drew303]

I guess im confused the the "center console." There is wiring in the center console? or are you talking behind the HU?

[GulfCoastGhostHunters]

Originally Posted by Drew303

I guess im confused the the "center console." There is wiring in the center console? or are you talking behind the HU?

i was refering to behind the HU.
where the HU plugs into the factory wiring.

[candell]

thank you for this DIY... saved me $300+tax on an install and was able to spend a little more on equipment.

i was confused and being new to car electronics and modifications i was a little hesitant with slicing into unknown territory, so i went ahead and searched for "acc fuse 12v" on this website and found an easy way to complete this step:

*** Then a remote wire...
*** I just removed the factory HU to get an ACC wire(use this thread)
*** http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3534

Check out this thread (post #7):

* Where the 12V locate?

you really only need to follow step 1 and 2 on that post.

it's a little confusing @ first, and the pictures are missing on that post... just do the following:

1.) remove fuse #35 from the fusebox located right above dead floor pedal on drivers side.

2.) insert a mini "add-a-circuit" with two 7.5 fuses included in the kit, or buy an extra one just in case. the 7.5 fuse inside the fusebox will not work... you need to use the kind that come with the kit.

3.) run the ACC wire thru the left hand side drivers section how you see fit.

4.) enjoy!

thanks to gulfcoastghosthunters for the DIY... it works :)

[therra978]

having problems with the Scoshe LOC 2/4 channel

can some1 help me? i got power to my amp... and i got the loc installed.. i can barely hear anything from the subz..

other than that.. this is my 3rd time buying a 100Amp fuse at walmart...