switching cars for my subs and amp?

Question

so i have this beautiful 1000 watt amp and 2 subs right next to it in this custom black box set up thing. i bought it already built into my old *now broken down* camaro. so i wanna uninstall the system from the camaro and put it into my new 89 honda accord :-) ....where should i start??? i have no idea how to do it but i cant live without my subs! :'(

Answer 1

If your not comfortable with electrical wiring, you'd be better off having a pro do it, otherwise....

You'll need to determine if you have a stock radio or an aftermarket in the Honda. If it's stock, you'll need a "line level converter" to convert the speaker out signal to line level (RCA, the red and white plugs) to the amp. This will also involve re-adjusting the gain on the amp.

If it's aftermarket, just plug the RCA's into the back of the radio. You still will need to re-adjust the gains on the amp.

The gain MUST match the RMS Volts coming from the head unit whether it's from the RCA's to the radio or the RCA's to the line level converter.

First, gather ANY radio codes that you may need to be put back in as you will need to disconnect the batteries on both cars. Radio codes are not always needed, but you'll be glad you have them if they are. They can usually be found on the radio themselves or in the owners manuals.

Take detailed notes on how things are connected and just repeat for the "new" car.

If the Honda is a stock radio, you'll have to put in a REM wire to the amp. The best way is to run a fused (1 amp) wire from the ACC in the ignition (or any wire that's hot with car on, off with car off) to a switch then to the REM connection on the amp. This allows for full control and you never have to worry about forgetting to turn off the amp.

Everything else should fall into place, it's best to have a helper as two minds are better than one.

I'm sure I left something out, someone will come along shortly and add what I forgot....

Good luck.