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
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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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.
Steve
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:
https://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.
