2nd generation sub install

9T4Runner

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I am going to install an infinity basslink powered sub into my 1990 4runner. I have a 97 camry stock headunit installed and was wondering if I could plug the amp straight into the headunit or will I have to buy some extra wires or something? Also, I am putting the amp in the very back of the truck and was wondering where to run the wires. Any help is appreciated.
 
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You need to have a remote wire running from the amp to a constant power from the headunit then have a fat wire running from your battery to your amp, and im not sure what to do with RCA's. Run the wire under your floor panels next to the doors.
 
ah the mighty subwoofer. :D

as far as the headunit goes. does it have pre amp hook ups? (RCAs) if it doesnt does your amp have high input? the high input is from your speakers.

your amp will need a 12volt "remote" wire from your headunit. this triggers a relay inside the amp and turns it on/off when a current is sent though. preferably from the headunit (no point in having your amp on when your stereo isn't)
 
thanks guys. As of right now I don't know what my headunit has. I'll just have to see when I put the sub in. I found some directions with the sub but they aren't very helpful. I'll be asking for more help if I can't figure it out.
 
im currently working on my second sub install in my 4runner, right now i've got a 10" sony xplod powered by a profile AP1000 watt amp. but just started to build a fiberglass box. its my first try with fiberglass so i'll see how it comes out.
 
When I was connecting the wire that goes from the battery to the amp, I had to use the grommet on the drivers side of the firewall (the opposite side that the battery is on) and I realized that the wire would not reach all the way to the back of the truck. It is about a foot too short. Is there a grommet on the passenger side that I could use or do I need to make one ? Is it alright to just drill a hole in the firewall or do I need to do something else?
 
i just drilled a hole in my firewall. just find a good place, i drilled mine right under some tubing for the heater.

i'd run a 1/8 bit though first then go with your bigger bit. the bit will tend to "dance" all over if you dont.
 
Ok guys I got everything wired and plugged in but when I turn on the stereo, the amp powers on but no sound comes out. I think I got the RCA's mixed up when I plugged them into the headunit. I thought I would ask you guys first though before I take the headunit back out to switch them.
 
if you a multi-meter or a voltage meter you can check and see if you rcas have power. they should read around 2 - 4ish volts. if not your head unit may have a setting to them on....be sure to see if the levels on you amp are too.
 
I was right I just plugged the RCA's into the wrong adapters. The sub sounds really good. I did not expect this much bass to come out of such a little box.
 

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