PG

Having bought 2nd hand amps I have no wiring instructions and I am wondering which wire the remote goes to @ the front end ??
Is there a site out there that has a wiring diadram for basic set ups ?
Sorry, but I am a complete newbie to ICE

rockinRu

The remote wire from the hu is USUALLY blue and SHOULD be labeled...

chiark

As Steve says, look for the label. On kenwoods it's definitely blue

PG

cheers folks,

I take it I will look for a blue wire off the back of a Sony h/u too?

It aint used atm so I presume that will be the one to aim for

all cables run MD headunit in, MD changer in, Sub and amps in place...almost there
..Oh one more thing, Is it OK to loop feed the amps or do I need 2 runs from the battery?

chiark

You need to fuse the main run from the battery within 18" of the battery - actually in the engine bay. This is not optional, it must be done to prevent fire. 4AWG is the norm for this and will meet most needs providing your amps aren't huge.

After that, run to a fused distribution block. Maplins sell 'em cheap, as do most ICE places. They take 1 4AWG in, and have 4 8AWG outputs, individually fused.

Don't forget that the earth wiring carries the same current, and so must be the same size. Ground to a good point on the chassis somewhere by sanding some of the paint away.

Hope this isn't too patronising and that it helps!

PG

Thanks Nick,

WTF? I can wire a whole house, set up my home cinema system, I used to install Bang & Olufsen Hi-Fi for a living but this in car stuff has me scratching my head..........must try harder