rem wire connection

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Topic: rem wire connection

Posted By: slim8605
Subject: rem wire connection
Date Posted: July 13, 2005 at 1:37 AM

I am trying to add an amp and subwoofers to my factory radio in a 2001 ford taurus. i know how to connect everything except the rem wire. where do i connect it onto the factory radio or radio control unit in the trunk? please help a.s.a.p.

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Posted By: us_test
Date Posted: July 13, 2005 at 7:51 AM

Splice into Switched 12v+ Yellow/Black wire.

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(1) Kenwood Excelon Head Unit KDC-X589 (24 bit Burr Brown DAC, 3 X 4 volt RCA).
(1) RF Punch 250A2 - running the components.
(1) Hifonics 6.5" Atlas Components (18db crossovers).

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: July 13, 2005 at 9:59 PM

Switched Accessory	RED / orange	In-line with the starter relay	127	5 amp	Junction box in front center of engine compt.

Ground	BLACK/ light green

Power Antenna	RED / pink

Remote Turn On(output)	BROWN / orange	Pin 8 of CD changer. Also light GREEN/ black between rear control unit (C388B-2) and front panel (pin 4).

Information listed in the harness section refers (in this case) to the rear control unit in left side of the luggage compartment

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA