How to install aftermarket system to factory stereo
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- The time has finally come to finally put that system in but you have a factory radio no worries I got you covered! Here I show you a step by step process on how to do it. This method can be used on any vehicle and will have you bumping in no time.
2012 Ford Fusion speaker wire diagram:
LR (+) white/green
LR (-) Brown/Yellow
RR (+) Brown/White
RR (-) Brown/Blue
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From all videos I watch, you been the only one that knows how to explain everything. Thank you for showing. The only thing I'm a lil bit lost and I would appreciate if you give me an explanation or diagram about it. I have a Dodge Journey with a Factory Stereo. I want to hook up 2 amps. One for the speakers and one for the base. Thank you in advance.
Appreciate your showing how it's done. Keep up the great advice and good work man.
Can this be used on a 4 channel amp
Yo them Hyphonics amp's 👍👍 i have the lc2i on my 20th anniversary Brutus pushing two mofo 15's🔥 good video for the do it yourselfers 👍👍
Thanks
I am a 2016 gmc terrain Dinali with the pioneer sound system and didn’t feel like replacing the factory radio so I bought a bypass factory amp harness and it sounds great so great people think I have a aftermarket radio. Total price $35
Where did you get the harness from? Thanks
Very helpful much appreciated 🤙
Happy to see this upload. Very Informative, I can't wait to take what I've learned here and run with it. Appreciate your advice always man so keep it up!
So I'm guessing you tapped in from your amp power wire for the 12v on the lc2i and and when the lc2i notices the trucks on it turns on the amp
Yep he wired his power wire to the power wire on the amp and the amp power is the only wire attached to the battery.
Man i got the same loc. And was hoping u showed us how to install both amps, because rn im only using it for the subs but want to add an amp
Dammmm! I thought he was going to explain and he didnt.
You almost did brother.
But if you are just doing a subwoofer what do you need to plug in the inputs?
I read just one pair of positive/negative. So just two wires.
I have a question why do you hook up 2 separate speakers for the signal
Can i use both line out outputs? I wanna use 2 amps one for bass and 1 for inside speakers
Wondering if you are just needing a mono signal for a subwoofer can you just pull the right side rear door speaker and input it to both negatives and both positives on the lc2i?
question number two if you're using the lc2 and your stock system comes with a sub but you want to replace the sub with an aftermarket sub does that mean that the lc2 need to tap into that sub factory wiring or it can it be any wire?
Yes you can cut it and run it directly to the lc2i
It needs to come from the subwoofer wiring to get the proper signal!!
How many feet of positive wire did you use for the alternator. I have the same car same big 2 but just missing the positive to the alternator.
Does the audio control lci2 pro make a popping sound when you turn it on and off
How Are You Feeding The LC2I Power And Ground? Did You Tap In From One Of The Amps?
From your distro blocks!
A body so I put these on my Tahoe 2016 with boss system but you know we have two sets of RCA's right so when I check 1 ser of RCA cable only one head is working
Great video
What size wire are connected to the LC2-i and what size fuze to protect the LOC?
I just installed the LC2i(with the GTO enabled), tapped into the rear left and right speakers for signal, connected the 12v+ and ground to the power and ground cables on the aftermarket AMP but I don’t seem to get the power light on all the time when I’m playing music even if the main dial is set to max… the power light keeps flashing instead of staying on all the time. What do you think that would be the reason? Thank you in advance!
Kicker kx amps don't need a line out converter...
can i use stock signal from my stock sub on my 13 ram 2500 to lc2i?? or it have to be from door speakers?
So what did you end up doing cause I have 14 2500 ram
@@ericklozano1846 wiring to stock sub signal in theory SHOULD work due to it being the low-end.
Would it be really necessary to connect both car speakers the left and right on the lc2i? Or it wouldn't matter just connecting one?
That's what i want to know
Won’t matter you can also jump the left and right.
Left channel also has the GTO signal
I didn’t even see that GTO whats that for
Can I use just one channel for positive and negative for a subwoofer because my other channels are blown
This is supposed to be a better alternative than using those cheap high to low converter is correct
Yep because it’s supposed to mainly do 2 things: Remove distortion and allow you to have louder cleaner bass by removing factory caps on sound to avoid the user from blowing the factory speakers.
How can I install a switch to turn my sub/amp on and off. To switch between normal car steroid and then adding the sub
I did that with mine. You just use a simple on/off switch ( or lighted) and power it from a run from the cigarette lighter ( tap the power/ gnd here, the acc to the lc2i " remote in". Make sure the "gto" is off ( bypass). You can now swtich it "on/of" then the key is off, everything is off, no battery drain.
How would i connet that to the eq and the epicenter
I have a question. I know this has a control knob but my amp has one too. Do I have to install both or how does that work? Thanks
Do you hook remote wire from the box directly to amp? Also I've seen where some people only wire off one speaker instead of both not sure why
bigjplay yes it has a remote turn on triggered by sensing the speaker inputs from factory hu you can use it for your remote to amp to turn it on
How did you run your rcas for your bass bass knob
Are the speaker color codes the same on all fords?
My setup JL audio amp RD900/5 powers all speakers and a w6 sub I'm currently using a LOC ... wich will I benefit from better a DQ61 AUDIO CONTROL OR THE LC7I ???
how do i check if my.line converter is blown??
Aye bro I'm interested In seeing what numbers you hit I run an evl18 on a cab22 in the fusion trunk hmu
Can this be used connecting a stock/factory stereo too a 5 channel amp???
Wire diagram in a 2013 f150 factory subwoofer?
What does the remote out connect too ??
It connects to the remote line on your amp.
Thanks for making the video bro I have one question the lc2 does it only need to tap into only one speaker out of the factory system?
I’ve seen a lot on these LOCs and I think you have to tap both L and R speakers for the full signal.
This is for N e one that's got an answer were do I get the power from that runs to lc2 and do i run ground to my amp from lc2?
If you are only using this to catch a signal for subwoofers, is it necessary to have 2 + - ? I don’t understand why you need 2 inputs going into the LC2
Hmmm, I think I can answer your question. You have to connect the left and right speakers to get a low input signal for the aftermarket subwoofer. Whether you use a advanced LOC or a basic cheap one.. I think the only catch to this is if you have a factory subwoofer and you can just tap into that and that only requires 1 since it’s the main subwoofer in a premium system setup.
@@Dehnia31 I figured it out. I installed it in my truck already. You don’t need 2 individual speaker inputs of bass to the LOC. only one will do.
@@TwinTurboLsx really??? Hmmm ok, that’s good to know. They always say hook up the left and the right speaker. So did you only hook up like the + &- of say the left rear speaker and left the right speaker empty on the LC2i? I just wanna make sure I understand
@@Dehnia31 yes last time I used a jumper wire on it. But this time I just left the other side blank. And it works fine. No need to feed both inputs if they’re the same signal.
@@TwinTurboLsx thank u so much for this! Very helpful! I appreciate it
What song is that!
Also wondering what song?! Great tutorial, I'm installing my lc2i this afternoon, thanks!!
When you connect the speaker input to the LC2 does it matter if it’s from or back speakers?
Should be the back
It doesn’t matter if it’s front or back. They recommend tapping from the most powerful speaker but the LC2i is gonna convert the signal to a low one either way.
So right now I'm using a cheap loc from Walmart...Will there be a big difference with my system if using the Lc2i?
Big difference! Those “elcheapos “ allow trash into the system.
Low volts too.
Audio control gear is solid!
Good luck on your project.
Larry
@@mafosa8519 Thank you!! Ive been looking in the JL Loc-22 lately
@@mafosa8519 is that why I need my amp gain all the way up with this cheap Loc
@@radianm6 not sure. I’m just a diyer my own self.
If it was me. I would borrow a volt meter and check the loc volts on the output side.
Not to exceed the amps recommend input volts. Then set the amps volts to the recommended output volts.
Stereos n speakers have gone such a long way since I messed with them.
@@mafosa8519 my amp volts is like 6.5 while my Loc puts out 3 volts
Do i need to put a fuse and what size to power the audio control lc unit?
I didn’t fuse mine, could if you want to for extra safety
As far as size for power, you could use really any size. I used a 20gauge, it just needs ANY to be able to power it on. It doesn’t draw a lot of power. Hope this helps
@This World Shall Know Pain! Should I use a inline fuse wire and tap into my sub amp positive and negative wire? Since my LC2i is sitting next to my amp.. Or should I run the positive straight from the battery?
Have you ever added one if these to an dodge ram?
works for any car
Can u ground and power this from your amp
Yes
Can this be used on a 4 channel amp
The lc2i is primarily used for adding just a sub, for the 4 channel I would recommend the lci7 since it will provide more outputs hope this helps
Ok thank this will solve the issue for 2019 impala thanks
How do you have the remote connected. Where are the two wires going out to? Thank you
wizevideo I'm looking for the same thing
@@KiiD_Gaming I just installed my LC7i and I connected my blue remote wire from the remote out to the stereo control remote on the amp which is located next to the power and ground. This will power up the amp every time your stereo turns on.
wizevideo I have the 2010 fusion se with factory everything . I was put the remote in each fuse under the driver seat on the left but amp stays on and trying to see if there's another location I can wire it so it would turn on when my car turns on.
KiiD_on_24s I don’t think you need remote connected. Just tap into back speakers and it will activate GTO. That’s what’s great about this unit
What size ground , power and speaker wire do you need to use for it?
If your talking about the lc2i its 16 gauge and amp wires depends on the amp you buy usually if it's under 1500 watts it's a 4 gauge wire
@@becausebass3629 Yea I was talking about the Lc2i I just brought one. What size speaker wire do you use for the Lc2i and ground wire you said 16?
@@ripwaeh yeah you can use the smaller gauge wires. That’s what he did in his brother setup that he demonstrated in this video
@@Dehnia31 ty
So I am about to install my lc2 in a few days, do you have to run both left and right speakers or can you just run one from the left? It's a pain in the a** to take all mine apart so if I only have to do it once that would be great lol.
In another video with a guy that have this LOC, he tapped into the left speaker wire in his rear door, then looped it on the LC2i. I’m not exactly sure what to what but he said by doing that that eliminates you having to tap into the right side speaker. Hope this helps
@@Dehnia31 if that will work then I'll try it. My lc2 came in this weekend so I'll install it this week sometime
@@TJsVette a guy on here I just messaged said that 1 speaker will do. I’m gonna hook up my entire system also so I’m gonna call a shop tomorrow to get some clarity. I’m waiting on stuff before I get started
@@TJsVette I like you don’t wanna go thru splicing into another wire if I can help it. Hell I don’t wanna splice any wires I’ve been racking my brain on how I can get my speaker signals without cutting into any factory wires
@@Dehnia31 yea I had a regular line out but my 2 12s don't hit like they should. When I had them in my van they hit super hard. Now they are in the trunk and I feel like I can barely hear them.
Where did you get the left and right speaker wire from
Tap into the existing left and right rear speakers. Cut it and splice, and then attach the wire you’ll run to the lc2, to the existing wires.
@@RKCorinth man if I could send you a picture of it you would say damn I ended up putting 2 db12s and 4500 nemesis amp
@@ericklozano1846 hell yea brother!
@@ericklozano1846 and did you use the LC2??
What did you run power (+) to on LC2i? Can i run it to stock amp (+) ??
I have LC2 I just run the 12v from my radio harnes and also bought I don’t remember 5 volt fuse which is recommended to prevent damage to LC2
@@juliobello4561 thankx...🤙
What does that GTO do?
It senses dc voltage at turn on. No need for a remote wire circuit.
You have to check to see if your vehicle provides the dc power at start up.
Larry
I have a question I have a 2014 Chrysler 300c have anybody ever installed subs and amp in a newer 300c
The same as many other cars my friend! But Chryslers tend to have grounding issues so I reccomend upgrading all of your power and grounds the big 3 or 4 they call it! But what concerns me is that if your watching this I feel like your contemplating using the factory head unit. Just know that's doing it the generic way! Get yourself a quality head unit NOT the cheap single R.C.A. outputs models, get one with multiple outputs! Then of coarse a quality amp is key! They're pricey but if that's an issue there are ways around the high dollar models like the c.a.b. 1600.1 it's full name is "car audio bargain 1600.1" but if money is on issue get some D.C. audio amps, then get good subs and match your ohms to your amps ideal output and if you don't know what I mean then take a crash coarse in ohm ratings! Or simply Google OHM rating wiring diagrams! I always use the Rockford fosgate wiring diagrams but depending on the amp you choose you then know what ohm subs to buy! Personally I like duel voice coil subs myself ! But again it all depends on the ohm load your trying to Achieve! Now another issue is power! amps are designed to run at 14.4 V not 12 so get you a big alternator! preferably a big one but again it should be sized to the systems needs but factory alternators really don't put out enough MMS will you achieve 14.4 volt! Also, dry cell batteries get some! Really you want the system to be powered by your Battery bank and a big alternator to run the car and still be able to charge your batteries! He G we're close by I would offer to help you in fact it's something I like to do! In fact designing systems is fun! Something I use to do years ago that a lot of people Sean to be forgetting is I ran line drivers to boost voltage coming from the head unit before it goes into the amps! Now a days head units put out higher voltage than they used to but still the higher the better! I always used cadence electronic crossovers with 7 volt line drivers! I see they now offer 9 V now!
whats the lc2i power exactly connected to ?
Power and ground connects to battery,and signal you get from the door speakers
@@becausebass3629 okay like the actual battery terminal? or can i connect after the fuse on the output side? think i seen someone do it.
main fuse from my 2awg going towards my power distribution block
So I have a question for you I have a 2016 Camaro and I'm going to bypass the factory amp I'm installing to Rockford Fosgate amps six new mids and highs and two 10-inch Subs what I only need this converter and the amp harness or would I need the big one that you have under your seat?
Slick Rick Da Rula you’ll need a Lc7i since those factory amps have crossover points
How important is the LC2. Will it make your stock system louder.
Ic2i is for stock radio applications which will provide rca output signal and remote turn on without the lost of bass roll off at higher volume. It is not an amp, hope this answers your question.
If you plan to utilize your stock head unit, this is a crucial install & will make your system sound MUCH better! It will give you a much cleaner and better signal to send to your amplifier(s) / speakers!
Dude with the money you spent on the LC2I why not just get a better head unit? If it's the 9.5 volt output your after get a line driver my friend! Personally I believe a system is only as good as its weakest link and a factory head unit is deffinately a weak link! Also if it's about the factory steering wheel volume controls they have adaptors for those of coarse! I'm sure you know this which is why it surprises me that your using this rather than a good head unit!
This was just to demonstrate on how to install one and use it for those who want to keep the factory unit and not lose all the bells and whistles that come with it. I do agreed with you on a new head unit which is what I have now with a access adapter for steering controls
@@becausebass3629 you know 20 years ago I was setting up systems and back then head units didn't push the voltage that they do now but I still reccomend getting a "cadence" electronic crossovers with 7 to 9 volt line driver!
My stock unit on my 18 Kia sportage works fine with a cheap hi-lo converter But! I do have it connected to a Clarion 7 Band Eq which really takes care of most of the problems. I get great bass and sound to my speakers! No humming sounds.
I need the color wire diagram for 2016 Ford Fusion se
Would've taken less work to install aftermath radio and still sound better
Some people can’t due to ac controls/etc are in oem deck
Yes, but most people with newer vehicles don't want to lose their factory HU for many reasons.
@@LTSRIDE24 well in newer vehicle that's not an option at all such as Chrysler and Honda vehicles. That do have interfaces that can tap into the vehicles canbus and get a full range digital signal and then converted to 4 ch 5v analog low level signal. Some have an option for the use of an optical to a processor. This is way better than any hi to low level converter
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$8,000 of car audio equipment. $500 car.
You should put that battery in a tray
Great video.