jcheadlee Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 I dont want to have to run a power cord all the way to the front of my 98 sts to get power for my amp. is there a source in the trunk I could "Tap" into without causing any damage ?? thanks !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 I ran a 4 gauge power lead all the way from the front of the car to the trunk for my 3 amplifiers. --Flyer '99 'Vert 'Vette 45k '97 SLS 55k Deceased: <'68 Mustang 200+k>, <'86 GMC S-10 180+k>, <'86 VW GTI 180+k>, <'86 Seville 195+k>, <'93 Seville 175+k> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcheadlee Posted March 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 can you point me in the right direction to get through the firewall ?? thanks. I havnt looked at it closely I was just assuming it would be a pain to go all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenD Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 I had to drill a hole through the passenger floor board to run my 4 gauge wire up through the engine to the battery. I couldn't find a place in the firewall that would give me access, let alone make my hands look like hamburger. 1994 STS Pearl White 260,000 KM (163,000 miles) <img src="http://img45.photobucket.com/albums/v137/caesar/caddycaesar.jpg" border="0" class="linked-sig-image" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcheadlee Posted March 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Thanks for the info, looks like I will drill, How about getting to the trunk, any tips or advice there ? thanks a ton !! Its cold out here, I need all the help i can get before I attempt the install Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 can you point me in the right direction to get through the firewall ?? thanks. I havnt looked at it closely I was just assuming it would be a pain to go all the way Where is the amp. being located that you need to pass through the firewall?? Trunk mount is most common, and your power source is under the rear seat cushion. What am I not seeing here? Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcheadlee Posted March 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 I want the amp in the trunk, I did not know of the power source under the rear seat, so I was planning on running power to the front of my car, could you elaborate on the power source under the trunk ? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 I want the amp in the trunk, I did not know of the power source under the rear seat, so I was planning on running power to the front of my car, could you elaborate on the power source under the trunk ? thanks That would be the battery!!!! Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 I want the amp in the trunk, I did not know of the power source under the rear seat, so I was planning on running power to the front of my car, could you elaborate on the power source under the trunk ? thanks That would be the battery!!!! Lift the rear seat cushion out of the car (seat belt connector on the RH side) and feast your eyes on the battery and a large fuse/relay box. Have fun..... Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcheadlee Posted March 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 ha ha wow, sorry for the ignorance, I had no Idea, I recently had a 96 sts, had the batt. up front, I have not had the 98 for long enough to even notice... thanks Jim !!! I am laughing at myself now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcheadlee Posted March 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 you guys probably saw this coming, what can I use for a remote turn on for my amp with the factory system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacseville Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 um, just find a wire that is hot when the ignition is in the "on" position. (you can just splice into it, b/c the amp turn on lead uses like .2 amps!) or, you can get a hot out of the fuse box and use a switch (not really recommended) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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