power antenna wire

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
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Printed Date: May 29, 2024 at 2:17 AM

Topic: power antenna wire

Posted By: NiceGuy818
Subject: power antenna wire
Date Posted: May 28, 2003 at 10:10 PM

Is there a universal way of finding the power antenna wire? Why does the power antenna wire have to be connected behind aftermarket cars? thanks guys

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Posted By: mkyriss
Date Posted: May 29, 2003 at 11:16 PM

what do u mean have 2 b connected 2 aftermarket cars

Posted By: NiceGuy818
Date Posted: May 30, 2003 at 9:34 AM

What I'm trying to say is if I don't find the power antenna for the amp can i connect the amps REMOTE to 12+ volt (red wire on aftermarket)...........................

Posted By: speedwayaudio1
Date Posted: May 31, 2003 at 5:35 PM

the ant wire on after market hu are blue. with 12vdc. use dmm to see the voltage. if you can't find it run a 12vdc power wire to the remote and put a toggle switch on it. it's not the best way to go but it will work.

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Big Dave

Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: May 31, 2003 at 8:22 PM

If I understand your question correctly, you're asking if you can use the head unit's +12 volt switched wire to also turn on an aftermarket amplifier? Yes you can certainly do this, but I'd be careful with how many components you try to have it turn on. I think in most cars it could handle both the head unit and two aftermarket components (2 amps, amp+crossover, etc.) with no problem. I have used this kind of turn-on hookup many times before and it's never failed me so I'd say go for it!

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Ethan
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