Where do you connect remote wire to stereo?
Some of the more common options for connecting the remote turn on wire when using a factory head unit are to the wire connected to a power antenna (older vehicles which do not turn off the antenna when not using the radio) or to the vehicle’s fuse box.
Will my amp turn on without a remote wire?
Amplifiers do not have to use the remote off of your deck. You can use any suitable power source. The only thing you want to make sure is that you find a source the turns off with your key otherwise you may end up draining the battery.
Can I use speaker wire for remote wire?
Speaker wires can be used as remote wires. It doesn’t matter what kind of wire you use for a remote wire. Any copper wire will work when used as a remote wire. Since most speaker wires are made of copper metal, they can be used for remote wiring.
What gauge should remote wire be?
AudioControl recommends 18 gauge wire for our car audio products, such as our line converters, EQs, crossovers and DSP processors.
What color is the remote wire?
Wiring Harness Color Standards
Wire Color | Wire Function |
---|---|
Red | Switch / Accessory |
Black | Ground |
Blue | Antenna Remote |
Blue with White Stripe | Amplifier Remote Turn-on |
What color is a remote wire?
How do you wire a car remote to a car stereo?
Cut the remote wire to the proper length for your car and strip off a half inch of sheath from the end. Connect this end to the wiring harness of the stereo unit by twisting together the wire coming from the wiring harness and the remote wire.
What is the remote wire on a pioneer car stereo used for?
The remote wire of a Pioneer car stereo unit is used to connect the stereo unit to an amplifier. Amplifiers are commonly added to car audio systems to provide extra power for speakers and subwoofers. Remote wires are included in amplifier wiring kits or can be purchased individually.
What is car audio wire and how does it work?
The best way to think of car audio wire is to think of it as the veins of an audio system. Wire will deliver amperage which your amplifiers are hungry for, wire also drives wattage to your subs and speakers. Wire is divided in different sizes we know as gauges which is used as the standard rating system.
What size wire do I need for car audio?
The common sizes of wire found in car audio for amplifiers are 3/0, 1/0, 2, 4 and 8 gauge, these are considered power wire and are single conductor (either positive or negative, but not both).