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2004 RAV4 Sub Installation


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selmore 
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I'm installing a powered sub (Clarion SRV303) in an '04 RAV4.  It's 120W max (10A fused), so I was planning on just tapping into the power outlet wire running from the drivers kick-panel to the rear outlet.  Anyone know the color-code for this wire??

Also, the sub uses an amp controller connection and I believe the RAV4 system doesn't have an output for amp control.  What should I hook this wire to?

Thanks,

Steve

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First, run the main power to the battery. Second, hook the turn on lead to the acc wire in the ing harness or behind the factory radio.
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selmore 
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I'd prefer to use the power outlet wire for three reasons: 1. It's a leased vehicle, so the less I do the better, 2. It already rated for 120W 15A, 3. it saves me from running 30 feet of wire through a maze of Japanese automobile efficiency when the power tap will only require 1 foot of wiring.

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You can't use the "power outlet" wire because its probobly a 18 gauge or higher gauge wire (not enough for what you are doing) and it would probobly blow a fuse. If you are really set on not properly running a cable to the battery you could use a fuse tap. It takes power from an empty slot in a fuse box in the car. Attach the fuse tap to a 10 amp fuse and stick it in an empty slot. Here is a pic of one:

http://www.miata.net/garage/images/fig12.jpg

It's easiest (and best) to just run a cable to the battery and shouldn't be hard or require much or any modification.


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