New to doing this type of thing. I have a new found respect for audio system folks. My ram has been a nightmare for me. But this video is the only one that makes perfect sense. (After watching and absorbing the info after 4 or 5 times lol) Thank you so much!
THIS was exactly what I was going to try on my friend's 2000 Durango after I replaced the factory deck with a new Alpine head unit. In my 45+ years of installing car audio stuff (not full-time, just every car I've ever owned plus friends' and family members') this was the first one I had power at the new deck but no sound. That confirmed my power wires were correct and my ground was right, but no matter what I tried I could not get any sound from any speakers. Next, I disconnected all but the 2 powers and the ground, then started doing my "battery click test" learned 30 years ago to find each speaker (using any 1.5 volt battery, in my case a AA). I tried EVERY combination from the deck but got no clicks from any speaker, so I gave up for the day (it's winter here and it was getting COLD!). I then went home and googled it, only to find out it was SUPER COMMON. At least I could sleep better knowing it was nothing I screwed up! Next, I googled "2000 Dodge Durango stereo wiring" and found like 8 to 10 DIFFERENT versions, none of which had the same colors at the deck ends of the 2 harnesses! THAT really got me confused. So after finding out the reason nobody got any sound was because there was a factory amp, I new what I had to do next; bypass the factory amp! I was going to do your wire test at the amp to determine each speaker output, then just run new speaker wires from the Alpine to those 8 wires until I saw this video! Seems like a much neater connection method with less hassle of running new speaker wires. MY QUESTION NOW TO YOU IS THIS (PLEASE reply asap because I'm going back tomorrow to finish this job): regarding phase checking, if I don't have one of those fancy expensive phase-checking tools like you guys have, would reversing the AA battery also do the same thing? I mean, if the positive to one wire and the negative to another wire moved the speaker out one way, if I reversed those two wires on my AA battery and it moved the other way, that would give me my phase answer? Like if my cone moves IN when the 1.5v battery is touched one way, that would tell me which one is positive and negative? Or maybe I could just follow the same ones you guys found. Thanks for any help. This turned out to be a nightmare, and I told the Durango owner/friend this was going to be the LAST car stereo I replace for anyone buy myself! LOL! Probably not, but I was VERY frustrated that a simple head unit swap that only took a half hour ended up taking days and days of online research!!! OHHHH... ONE MORE QUESTION: if I decided to just run new speaker wires to the speaker outputs from the factory amp, would I need to unplug the other plug from the amp and remove the amp, or could I leave it there? THANKS FOR SUCH AN AWESOME VIDEO!
I've been spending days trying to figure out why my 95 Explorer's speakers wouldn't work with my new deck, turns out it's all because of this premium sound amplifier in between the speakers and the wires in the dash now I know exactly 100% how to fix it. Nice video makes perfect sense now and know exactly how to bypass that crappy old amp.
Nice. I have a 05' Jeep Grand Cherokee Lorado. It has a amp in back and a 12 pin going into the radio. I've been looking for days and you guys are the only ones that had useful info. Thank you!!!
If you would do the same with a Range Rover Vogue 2001 with the amp in the back you will make thousands of people happy. A lot and I mean A LOT OF PEOPLE write in all kinds of Range Rover forums all over the internet how to bypass the factory amplifier, but NOBODY knows for sure. You guys will really help us. Regards from Denmark
Video was informative. The only thing I couldn’t really get is what wires did you solder together. The wires from the speakers to the radio. And how did you match them up
Great video. I want to make sure I am understanding what you said at the beginning of the video. If I was going to install a Kenwood DNX696S in my 07 Town and Country and I was happy with the factory Infinity sound system. I don't have to by pass the amp. I can wire the radio directly to the factory harnesses. Is the correct? Would the Metra 70-6504 be the correct harnesses to accomplish this installation? Thanks for your time and knowledge.
Seen your videos before. Just noticed you are in clearwater! I have a 2013 buick encore headunit output are balanced diffirentials . Do you guys work with that
So once you found the positive and negative to each speaker you soldered them together? Only part I’m a little lost on. Would that not short the circuit? Like if RF speaker is white positive and white with black negative, you would connect the two?
Hello, thank you for your work!! Such a great Video with so many important Informations! I have a Hyundai ix35(tucson) 2014 facelift model with factory amplifier and factory subwoofer in the trunk. I bought an Android car Radio with 4 channel(RL, RR, FL, FR) + 1 subwoofer in. My car has 6 speakers (Tweeter left, Tweeter right, FL, FR, RR, RL+1 factory subwoofer) question 1 is : is it possible to connect all 6 factory speakers into that 4+1sub input of my radio? If yes, how? Thank you for your help!
I have a question is it okay to tap power and ground from the factory wiring harness to power the after market head unit or is it best to find it from another source im learning from you guys is thanks a million for your videos
Hi guys, I love you videos. Hey, I've got a special problem with my 2004 tundra quad cab. I put in a new stereo-- Pioneer. And it'll work for a few days. And I'll shut down then it'll come back on. There's no rhyme a reason it just works whenever it freaking. Feels like it one guy told me how to change the front base speaker so I did that didn't help. Somebody said the rear amplifier is the problem. No one behind the back seat. I don't know what to do. I'm about ready to tear it out, put my original back in.?????? I have not done anything with the rear amp as of yet, please help.
Hi guys....how r u both doing?....I hope fine...... I have a quick question.... I want to bypass the factory amp in my wife's 2003 pontiac vibe.....saw this video which provided me with a great deal of info to do it myself....however...what do you do with the tweeter wires (located on the 24 pin harness only) when making the loop? Thanks.
If the factory speakers was components on the front doors. Looking at a diagram the tweeter is the first to receive the wire and than to the 2 way subwoofers. Predicting a resistor between the connection of the tweeters. If I was using the factory speaker lines but wanted to use the aftermarket crossover to utilize the adjustable settings . Do I use the line from the tweeter or from the subwoofers for the aftermarket crossover . Would that line that may or may not have the resistors affect performance of the aftermarket components if it diid use a resistor or some sort of crossover
Tryin gro bypass my factory amp and use a 4channel to power all the doors in my Audi A4.. The front speakers were powered by the HU (Pioneer AVH-1500) already.. so that was easy to get powered by the 4channel.. I tapped into the factory amp and spliced the left and right rear speaker wire then bridged those to the 4 channel.. For whatever reason I'm getting REALLY bad feedback from the rear speakers.. The front speakers are loud and crisp so I know it isn't the ground..and RCAs are all good..did I tap into the wrong wires? the only other wires that go to the speakers are input wires to the amp
When you soldered the wires from the radio to the amp output, what did you end up doing with the power and ground that you left alone? How do they matter if no other wires are connected to them/the plug isnt going into an outlet? I don't want to confuse you, I'm just trying to figure this out because I am able to turn on my aftermarket radio and all of my amp connections for my two rear amps are unplugged, and there is only supposedly those two amps in the car in totality. What I did was I used a conversion harness that came with the head unit and matched them up with my speaker wires respectively (just in place of the old harness), and I spliced into the wires coming from the amp for the power and negative so that the radio would turn on. I didn't expect the radio to turn on once I unplugged and removed the amps from the car, though. Sorry for the long response!
What I got was that the power and ground wires were to power the factory amp, but since they were only using the new deck (and no amp), there is no need for the power and ground (thus) they were left on the plug dormant.
Helpful Video, I appreciate you guys. I have a ‘97 land cruiser (80 series) with a premium 9 speaker set up. I’d like to bypass the amp. How do I bypass the factory amp and keep all 9 speakers functional? Currently have a pioneer AVH- 501EX installed. Worked well for a little over a month until I changed the front dash speakers and disconnected the amp now receiving an amp error code. Still receiving the code after I plug the amp back in. Help!! Lol
Super detailed videos and that's much appreciated by us DIY'ers of the world. I'm about to tackle an amp bypass in a 2006 Toyota Sequoia with the JBL system and need some pointers. Have y'all ever worked on this particular setup? I'm installing a new head unit and new door speakers. I'm told the factory amp bypass is imperative whether I choose to install another after market amp or not. Does that sound about right to you so far? Also that I'll need to run speaker wire to bypass the amp because there's a signal output that powers it from the factory head unit. Any help is greatly appreciated.
+Jeremy Mayle we bypass them all the time. There are 2 different systems depending on the year. One is a 2 amp system- amp 1 is below the radio and amp 2 is under the armrest. The dash amp is front, armrest is rear. The second system just has one amp under the cup holders. Remove the amps and tap the new radio into the old amps plugs.
Five Star Car Stereo I’m in the middle of my install. My 2006 Sequoia is the single amp system. I have an Alpine 445U power pack amp and I’m assuming I can do the same - tap that amp into the old amps plugs, correct? Because even after installing a new head unit I now have no sound from any of the speakers - which I expected after learning more how the JBL digital signal works.
Great channel guys! I have a 2003 hummer h2, with bose factory amp, i already replaced the factory radio with a double din kenwood and have already added a mono amp and sub woofer box, i need help on what to do for my door speakers? Replaced them and they sound the same, so i need to replace that factory amp, do i need a singal converter? An amp interface? Please help 😭
Thanks for video. Wish I had this video when I changed my speakers lol. I have 2001 Grand Am with monsoon system. The speakers blew and got new speakers from best buy. Speakers did not have the bass the original speakers had however it was the speakers with most bass available to fit the car(can't remember the name). Come to find out he did not connect it to factory amp. Is it because it will not work with factory amp? Is my option to get an amp for the speakers if possible. Thank you.
I'm new to the audio upgrade field and I have a 2019 Nissan Sentra that I'm wanting to upgrade. Why is it important to by-pass the factory amplifier? I would like to understand.
If you replace the head unit and add a aftermarket amp do you need to keep the factory amp even if it gives a slight whine and doesn’t power all speakers anymore for a 2005 Acura tl
Is it possible to do a video on how to replace the factory amp (not just bypass) with an aftermarket amp while retaining the heavily integrated factory head unit/chimes/steering wheel controls? I realize there are a lot of variables but perhaps you guys could come up with a "generic" video that covers most of the questions an average joe would have working out of the garage? My specific example is a 2015 Mustang GT Premium (and I use that term very loosely) Shaker w/9 speakers.
Great Vid. So I'm installing an older 4 speaker radio in to a car with only 2 speakers (left & right). Should I connect front and rear out of deck together on each side before running to speakers OR cap off either the front or rear pair of out put wires ???
I did this on my 2008 Lancer, with factory Rockford Fosgate system. All works well, until the volume is turned to a decent level. Then, all sound cuts out, when the bass hits. What are your thoughts?
Should I do the same on Honda Civic SI 2009 or fire up the factory Amp instead? I've installed an aftermarket radio/navigator but the sound is not working when everything else works. Do you have a video for me? Thanks for your help.
Do you have any videos that you’re cars AC is included with the factory radio but I’m keeping the factory head unit but I want a five channel amp ? Honda
I'm my 1999 SLT dodge Durango my factory amplifier is shoot it's no good I just want to know if I can use any kind of 4 channel amplifier to replace my factory amplifier I got me a Sony head unit it's hook up I just found out I need 4 6.5 speaker but I have factory speakers in the truck already I just have one speaker working
Was up fellas great video as usual, how can I get a quote on a build I live in Atlanta and I'm willing to drive down to your shop to get the work done. I love the way you guys install and I just bought a brand new car so I want quality work done. Thank you and look forward to hearing from you soon. Continue the great work and much success ✌️
I have an 02 Mustang GT with the Mach 460. I upgraded stereo and speakers. I put in (4) 6.5 and 4 tweets. Thing is volume lowers itself until I lose full volume. I'm clueless on this issue. Can u help
I have a 1997 BMW , yes I know it is not a Dodge. My Question is, can I use regular stereo wire to "jump" from my head unit wiring going to the stock amplifier input straight to the amplifier wiring output to speakers? ( just to bypass the stock amp)
I have a a factory amplifier in 07 GMC Denali trying to hook up 4 channel amplifier. Do I run from speaker wire from speakers straight to 4 channel amplifier?
I have a 2003 acura cl with a bose system. I am running an aftermarket radio and a aftermarket amplifier. I used the signal from the rca jacks to the amp and speaker wire out of the amp to speaker wire to the harness that came the bose amp and there is no sound. Can you help.
Hello I have a 2011 Jeep compass with the Boston acoustic system in it I have already replaced the factory headunit and I would like to eventually add all new speakers to the vehicle and amplify them with an aftermarket amp can I just use rca out on the radio into the aftermarket speaker amp ?
As a home gamers & not having a Pac access tone generator, how can a person tell what is + or - without the pack access tone generator? I used a Metra WM-GM29-SWC Interface on a 07 pontiac G5 & none of the tones for the warning dings are working! No turn signal noise, nothing! Most importantly, I cannot figure out how to make the radio dim with the headlights? My last android dimmed in this car yet this one is not but it also has options for dimming via Time or headlights & neither option is working! Any assistance helps!!! I Ren the fused red wire of the radio harness to a fuse tap within the fusebox & I cannot get this android radio to dim?????
I have a 03 jaguar xj8 i tried to put in an aftermarket radio I got the unit to work but when I tried to turn the volume up I got nothing from my speakers .. I'm sure there's still a factory amp due to the factory radio but when I purchased the car I noticed the previous owner had an rca adapter tapped from the window sub & it was pre wired for subs so i just put my system in still using the factory radio and CD changer 🤣 ..it's gotten pretty boring listen to 3/6 CDs !!.. what does that plug go into thats left from the factory amp?
I've fitted an aftermarket head unit in my 2010 Ford Galaxy, I'm happy with the large touch screen, it's got all the 'bells and whistles' Internet, bluetooth and more, there's just one thing I don't like..... it sounds awful, the original unit sounded better so....... If I fit a separate amp can I bypass the sound from this one? I'm really happy with everything apart from the wishy washy sound but let's face it, the sound quality is the most important thing.
I know this is an older video, but I am looking to bypass the stock amp in my 99 dodge dakota with the infinity amp. I don't have all the tools to test the connections and stuff like that; so I was wondering if there was any way to find the color codes to the inputs and outputs so it makes it a little easier on me to bypass the amp? It's the same setup as this video, I just can't tell which colors match up with each other.
Hey guys I would like to ask a question what would be a good speaker to replace with the stock speakers I've ask Crutchfield and sonic and a couple local car audio places but non of them could give me a answer it's for a 2013 hyundai azera with the basic system not the infinity if been trying to put something together for over a year now it this car seems almost impossible but I know there's something out there the azera just isn't that big in the United States any advice would be great thank you
he connected the output wires from the radio that was the amps input to the wires coming out of the amp which ran to the speakers he took the factory amp out of the loop the speakers are coming straight off the new deck...
I have a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic and I want to do this but whenever you skip over soldering the wires I get completely lost so I'm not able to do it. My Jeep has the exact same Chrysler Infinity amp.
ok, im generally pretty adept to getting things the first time, so maybe i missed something in the steps or in general topic.. but, did you just solder the positive speaker wires back to the negative speaker wires of their respective partnering?? if yes, then WHY?
Yes please answer. I understood everything up until you soldered the wires together. What wires did you solder together? I assume one that went into the amp was the input and the other was the output. I assume it doesn’t matter what wires you soldered the output to the input as I’m guessing you’ll be cutting the other end of the input loom and connecting those to the head units wiring harness and it’s matching speaker output. Thanks
Hi there my name is Tony and I have a 1995 Lincoln Town car. That I purchased a month ago and I want to install a radio in it but I have no idea what is my battery, ground,power, and speaker codes for it. Whoever had the vehicle cut off all the harnesses from the factory radio and just left wires hanging out. Can you please help me out with this it still has the aftermarket amplifier in the trunk.
I wanna change out my speakers w. A factory amp alrdy changed out head unit... But I have a speaker that is blown should I wait to change out all 11 speakers at once or can I get a component set n hook it up w. The amp later
Simpler way to find positive and negative on most speakers.... lay speaker face down with the terminals oriented to the 6 o'clock position..... 99% of speakers the positive terminal is on the right. To determine phase, use a AA cell, D cell, C, cell, or AAA cell battery in a single cell holder..... connect the positive and negative wires from battery holder to each wire. The speaker cone will move either in or out. If it moves in, reverse the wires .... When the POSITIVE terminal is connected to the positive speaker wire the cone will move outward, and then you know that you have identified the positive terminal, and repeating this for each speaker will assure that you have proper phasing. This does NOT work for tweeters, as you will not see the tweeters diaphragm move, and can also possibly damage the tweeter.
I have a 2002 Camaro with a monsoon amp and for the first time I'm confused. Why did Chevrolet do something like making a car radio 2 ohm midsub are the rest of the speakers a 2 ohm as well. I bought Alpine 1in tweeters Cerwin Vega ked42 4 in 4 ohm for the rear deck PRV 6mb200-4 mid bass loudspeakers for the panel Cerwin Vega Xed62 6.5 for my doors Now I find out what monsoon is. Im 64 years old ok I like it loud..... But I don't don't like boom boom boom 💥 What do I do, can I just bypass the amp running my own wire or is there something intrigarated wiring harness I can use it where going back through the monsoon amp so I can use the 4 ohm speakers
Gota question i got a factory infinity amp for crystler model number56043029AC and ide like to know wut the wires are.like which ones go to the deck and which ones go to the speakers.please help me out with that
I'm not experienced at all in car stereo & while this had good info, I'm still confused. I have an 03 oldsmobile bravada that I can't figure out the factory amp. I recently ran new speaker wire from all 4 speakers to the deck & it sounds horrible. I bought 2 speakers from Autozone and they sound bad too. I know at the end of the day I'm doing something wrong but I can't figure out what. I'm very frustrated. Also let me not that the factory harness for the radio was cut out when I got the truck so I had no radio & a bunch of wires dangling with no labels.
Okay this video lost me lol. So you bypass the input or the out puts and what did you hook up. Was this a whole bypass for just new speakers because there wasn't nothing about what went to the amp. So why would u even bypass and just install the new speakers. I think a few people got confuse. And a other thing. Was there a rca convertER box install for a new amp if there was a new amp since u bypass the factory wires to the factory amp. I'm just confused I wish I knew what went down exactly so i can feel confident to install new speakers and new amp with out getting to the factory stereo and just bypass the factory amp in the trunk.
When I hooked up mine pioneer avic w8400 next to mine 03 dodge Dakota extended cab4.7 4x4 it turns on for like 30 sec- 2 min an then it say amp error so what does that mean and how do I fix it please help head unit is bran new
+Five Star Car Stereo okay thanks, I wanna set my amp gains and everything but I don't have dd1. Is there any other way? Thanks for replying I really enjoy watching. The quality of your installs is fantastic. Keep the videos coming
I have a 2017 focus ST and it came with the Sony premium sound system. I was told to leVe the factory amp in due to it being linked into the entire car. So my question is how do i bypass the factory crossovers to male an aftermarket system work? I have installed new speakers and a bigger subwoofer but dont know how to run the wiring due to factory installed Sony system
I'm having trouble hooking up my Double din Radio to my 2005 dodge ram 2500 with infinite speakers and Amp I can hook up the radio get power it runs but no sound
Hello Guys! I have a chrysler 300 2005 with the factory amp for the speakers in it and I recently replaced my factory Stereo by bypassing the amp. But the speakers don't sound good at all. How can I fix it ?
Really need help on this how come most people delete the ground wire in the speaker harness. If you leave the ground wooden it protect the system or what if you just capped It Off
