Factory sub with aftermarket HU

RobieTS · 12-27-2001, 12:41 PM

I ordered a sub/amp from exeter and it's
on it's way. I have been wondering if installing
it with an aftermarket system is at all difficult.
I have been reading older posts, and have a
.pdf file of the instructions. Do you think
an install shop will be able to install this
w/o any major hassle? My local sube dealer
will only do the totally factory install.

I have a Nakamichi 45w x4 hu and it's my understanding
that the sub will run off the rear speakers....
Will a reputable shop be able to do this?

I have spoken to 2 shops and they claim
they can do the install, fwiw

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armand1 · 12-27-2001, 03:09 PM

Shouldn't be a problem. IIRC, the factory sub just has a harness that hooks into the factory harness for power and signal.

RobieTS · 12-27-2001, 03:34 PM

will the factory harness still be there if the
factory head unit is not?
sorry if this is a dumb question....

strat · 12-27-2001, 04:05 PM

Unless you cut the factory connector off to hook up a 3rd party head unit. This would be a dumb thing to do as a connector with pig tails is $10-$15 from Circuit City or Best Buy.

I have the factory sub on a Kenwood Z828. No problem.

dbrown · 12-28-2001, 12:03 PM

On the GC8 there is a wire harness that plugged in between the radio plug and the radio. It pulls its signal as well as power/turn-on/ground (not totally positive on these 3) from the radio harness then runs under the drivers seat. I believe you will need this harness to run the amp/sub. If you have the instruction sheet as well as the wire harness for it you should be able to easily install it yourself. It shouldn't take more than an hour or so.

-Doug

12-27-2001, 12:41 PM	#1
RobieTS Scooby Newbie Member#: 12855 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pittsburgh,Pa Vehicle: 2002 2.5TS Blue Ridge Pearl	Factory sub with aftermarket HU I ordered a sub/amp from exeter and it's on it's way. I have been wondering if installing it with an aftermarket system is at all difficult. I have been reading older posts, and have a .pdf file of the instructions. Do you think an install shop will be able to install this w/o any major hassle? My local sube dealer will only do the totally factory install. I have a Nakamichi 45w x4 hu and it's my understanding that the sub will run off the rear speakers.... Will a reputable shop be able to do this? I have spoken to 2 shops and they claim they can do the install, fwiw * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-27-2001, 03:09 PM	#2
armand1 Scooby Guru Member#: 10309 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: '02 OBS 2-tone! White	Shouldn't be a problem. IIRC, the factory sub just has a harness that hooks into the factory harness for power and signal.

12-27-2001, 03:34 PM	#3
RobieTS Scooby Newbie Member#: 12855 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pittsburgh,Pa Vehicle: 2002 2.5TS Blue Ridge Pearl	will the factory harness still be there if the factory head unit is not? sorry if this is a dumb question....

12-27-2001, 04:05 PM	#4
strat Scooby Newbie Member#: 11662 Join Date: Oct 2001 Vehicle: 2002 Subaru 2.5RS Silver	Unless you cut the factory connector off to hook up a 3rd party head unit. This would be a dumb thing to do as a connector with pig tails is $10-$15 from Circuit City or Best Buy. I have the factory sub on a Kenwood Z828. No problem.

12-28-2001, 12:03 PM	#5
dbrown Scooby Newbie Member#: 620 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: SW-MI	On the GC8 there is a wire harness that plugged in between the radio plug and the radio. It pulls its signal as well as power/turn-on/ground (not totally positive on these 3) from the radio harness then runs under the drivers seat. I believe you will need this harness to run the amp/sub. If you have the instruction sheet as well as the wire harness for it you should be able to easily install it yourself. It shouldn't take more than an hour or so. -Doug