Hey guys so im doing an system install on a chevy cruze this week that will require a Line out converter. I know how to hook them up, im just curious where the best place would be to tap into the speaker wires would be at? I was thinking about taking the the left 2 doors off or just the back 2. I am open to all suggestions, and also what the way you tap into wires? Im just curious to see everyones methods! Thanks
It seems the easiest, and Ive replaced cruzes headunits before, and its tight back there. Between splicing, soldering and making a new connection I think it would be too tight.
Well Its not. How easy do you think it will to remove the door panels run wire through the door, through the boot, through the kick panel twice? Or you can remove your radio.
1. Using a panel removal tool, gently
pry the upper trim/vent housing
panel from the dash. Remove the
factory clip from back of trim/vent
housing panel
2. Using a panel removal tool, gently
pry the shifter surround panel.
On manual transmission vehicles,
unclip and reposition the shifter
boot. Disconnect indicator plug.
3. Remove (2) 9/32” screws from the
storage pocket. Remove storage
pocket.
4. Remove (4) 9/32” screws from the
accessory control panel. Gently pry
the edges of the panel to release
the clips. Disconnect the accessory
control panel plugs.
5. Remove (2) 9/32” screws from the
radio control panel. Disconnect the
radio control panel.
6. Remove (4) 9/32” screws from the
radio chassis. Disconnect the radio
chassis.
it wasnt stated which line output converter will be used. If you can get the passenger and driver side leads from one kick panel than that would be ideal if its easy to get to. I pulled my radio out soldered my 4 leads mounted my line out converter (loc) different brand and reinstalled my radio in less than 10 minutes. Going to the doors is gonna be at least an hour.
I am having some issues with an Install, my problems are :
1. Has happened using 2 Different Active Sub Enclosures
2. Has also done the Same using the Factory Head Unit, and also bought DVD/GPS System
3. Since Head Units do not provide RCA Connectors
4. Have Wired Both Subs via High Level Imput Connections
5. Have removed Trim Panels Between Front/Rear Doors(Pillar Area)
6. Found Wiring Colour Codes of : (youtube)
Passenger side rear
White +
Blue/Black -
Driver side rear
Dark Green +
Dark Grean/Black -
7. All put back together, and absolutely LOW Level Output from Sub Enclosure
8. Unless I am completely MAD, I have just put the Same Sub Enclosure into my Mercedes Sprinter Van, also hooked up via the Same High Level Imput, via Speaker Wires, and it Thumps Hard.
I have since removed ALL of the Wiring, including Power Cables, and everything that was there as basically have had enough of this, and can not work out what is happening, also took the Car to a reputable installer, he too was stumped as to why it was happening.
I am asking all the Members on the Forum for assistance or guidance on what I might be doing wrong, as its doing my head in to say the least.
So you are saying in the kick is where I should tap the wires at? I hate using LOC's and always try and convince the customer to upgrade their headunit. my plan of attack was just crimping the wires together then running them back to the trunk. Sound ideal? Im just trying to avoid taking the radio out
Yeah should have been more expressive in what it or was doing.
The sound was coming out of the Enclosure, but at an extremely Low Volume Level, Hardly Audible even adjusting the Gain Level did not make any difference at all, I am wondering if the Wiring on my car is different from the o/seas Cruze as such, but when I changed the Head Unit, (has the Chevy Start Up Logo on Ignition), and different Options from my Original Factory one.
But all Plugged up without any hassles, so one would assume they are wired the same.
The other thing I find bizare, is with the Factory Holden Head Unit, I can crank the Volume to full, Bass level at Full, and yet it will not distort or make the Speakers Clip.