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amp in 04 malibu

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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: July 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM


Topic: amp in 04 malibu

Posted By: blazer79
Subject: amp in 04 malibu
Date Posted: July 30, 2005 at 2:34 PM

was thinking about wiring amp to the fuse box that is in the trunk but the wires look small...maybe 16 gauge...don't wanna ruin my car or rewire the fuse box..should i just run a wire to my battery, under the car, and then up into the trunk?...

then i have to run the remote wire?..should i run it under the car too or what?...i always hook up trucks and they are easy..i hate hooking up cares..




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Posted By: blazer79
Date Posted: July 30, 2005 at 4:44 PM
anyone have anything



Posted By: dwarren
Date Posted: July 30, 2005 at 4:54 PM
You will need a separate, fused lead from the battery directly to the amp. Use the power and ground calculator to the left from here. Don't forget to make a proper ground.

You will need to locate a remote lead from the current deck or under dash location. I wouldn't recommned running any wires under the car. You will need to remove the appropriate paneling and carpet to properly run the wiring.

I would suggest a PAC hi to low convereter to get signal.

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Posted By: blazer79
Date Posted: July 30, 2005 at 7:10 PM

thanks dwarren...i guess i am going to have to drill a hole in the firewall then..that sux..heard the car has a dual fire wall...i just didn't wanna have to start pulling crap out of the car..i usually do trucks and they are much easier...i might just reconsider the whole project


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