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Old 04-14-2010, 01:23 PM
tjeepdrv tjeepdrv is offline
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Default Line output converter questions

Since I'm using the stock head unit for awhile, where would be the best place to put the LOC? Should I pull the head unit and put it there or would it be easier to splice it into the rear speaker wires at the back of the cab? Also, where do the speaker wires run for the back speakers?
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Old 04-14-2010, 07:48 PM
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the best bet is to connect the line output converter behind the headunit. then run your signal wires down through the dash and whicever way you choose to run them through out the cab. what are the specs on your truck? i'll dig you up a wiring diagram so you will know the colors.
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Old 04-14-2010, 08:56 PM
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Default Re: Line output converter questions

plus if you run the loc behind your head unit.. if you ever get an aftermarket deck you don't need to re-run your rca's.
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Old 04-14-2010, 09:37 PM
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I've got a 2010 XLT 4-door with the single disc Sirius head unit.
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Old 04-15-2010, 09:20 AM
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Default Re: Line output converter questions

i actually installed one myself im not really sure on the colors i had to open the rear doors to find them out but i installed it behind the unit because mine is adjustable and if i want to tune it i can just pull the stereo
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Old 04-15-2010, 08:55 PM
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Battery VIOLET/RED (+) RADIO HARNESS
Accesory WHITE/BLUE (+) RADIO HARNESS
Ground BLACK/YELLOW (-) RADIO HARNESS
Illumination BLUE/WHITE (+) RADIO HARNESS
LF Speaker (+) WHITE
LF Speaker (-) WHITE/BROWN
RF Speaker (+) WHITE/VIOLET
RF Speaker (-) WHITE/ORANGE
LR Speaker (+) WHITE/GREEN
LR Speaker (-) BROWN/YELLOW
RR Speaker (+) BROWN/WHITE
RR Speaker (-) BROWN/BLUE
Steering Cntrls NO
Speed Cntrl NO
Radio Security YES



BAM! there ya go.
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Old 04-15-2010, 10:44 PM
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Thanks!
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Old 04-16-2010, 07:47 AM
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Old 04-18-2010, 03:37 PM
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Battery VIOLET/RED (+) RADIO HARNESS
Accesory WHITE/BLUE (+) RADIO HARNESS
Ground BLACK/YELLOW (-) RADIO HARNESS
Illumination BLUE/WHITE (+) RADIO HARNESS
LF Speaker (+) WHITE
LF Speaker (-) WHITE/BROWN
RF Speaker (+) WHITE/VIOLET
RF Speaker (-) WHITE/ORANGE
LR Speaker (+) WHITE/GREEN
LR Speaker (-) BROWN/YELLOW
RR Speaker (+) BROWN/WHITE
RR Speaker (-) BROWN/BLUE
Steering Cntrls NO
Speed Cntrl NO
Radio Security YES



BAM! there ya go.
Would this be the same for a 2002 Ranger Edge?
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Old 04-18-2010, 05:39 PM
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I can't say for sure.. I will pm you the schematics for your truck by the morning.
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Old 04-18-2010, 07:53 PM
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I can't say for sure.. I will pm you the schematics for your truck by the morning.
Why not just post it for all to see? It will likely help someone down the road too.

BTW, if you have the schematics for a lot of different Rangers let me know, it sounds like it would be useful information worthy of a sticky thread.
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Old 04-18-2010, 08:24 PM
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Would this be the same for a 2002 Ranger Edge?
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Why not just post it for all to see? It will likely help someone down the road too.

BTW, if you have the schematics for a lot of different Rangers let me know, it sounds like it would be useful information worthy of a sticky thread.
WIRE COLOR POLARITY LOCATION
Battery LIGHT GREEN (+) RADIO HARNESS
Accesory YELLOW/BLACK (+) RADIO HARNESS
Ground BLACK (-) RADIO HARNESS
Illumination LIGHT BLUE/RED (+) RADIO HARNESS
Power Antenna AMP=BLUE
LF Speaker (+) ORANGE/LIGHT GREEN
LF Speaker (-) LIGHT BLUE/WHITE
RF Speaker (+) DARK GREEN/ORANGE
RF Speaker (-) WHITE/LIGHT GREEN
LR Speaker (+) GRAY/LIGHT BLUE
LR Speaker (-) TAN/YELLOW
RR Speaker (+) ORANGE/RED
RR Speaker (-) BROWN/PINK
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Old 04-25-2010, 09:22 AM
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Default Re: Line output converter questions

I have a question here,

I just want to make sure I'm doing this right, I have a stock pioneer 6 disk HU on my 04, I want to add an amp and subwoofer while keeping the stock HU. So I add a high low line out converter, do you guys have a preference of which one is best? And splice it into one of the right and left wires for one of the speakers, Does it matter which speaker line I connect to? and which wire do i splice into for the remote amp turn off?

I am kind of a noob here I guess, any help would greatly appreciated.

-Thanks
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Old 04-25-2010, 07:41 PM
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Default Re: Line output converter questions

you actually wan to splice it into both pairs of rear speaker wires... the loc's they sell at best buy are very simple to hook up and come with instructions.
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Old 04-30-2010, 04:08 PM
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Default Re: Line output converter questions

interesting
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