DIY: Amp Wiring 2k1civic coupe

[MysticCrunk]

I noticed something when I was putting in my cd player, under the center console there is a rubber peice that you could easily put a small hole in, it looks like it would be the ideal way for putting an amp in, you could run the rcas power and remote wires without drilling and or pulling up everthing on the side, it is the rubber peice that the shifter cord or the parking break cord goes through. Thanks Mystic Crunk

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[Abstract]

As an installer for over 8 years, I rarely ever run it from outside in, I almost always start from the inside. If you know what you are doing you don't have to worry about coming up short.

[cheesy9999]

Yeah, I had never installed an amp before I did mine a few months ago and I had absolutely no problem going from the inside out. Why would you? Just pull more cable through...whats the big deal?

[alex053]

Please run that wire through the fire wall. that looks real bad running on the outside of the car and is also dangerous.

[civicvtec1ps]

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[hr]Originally posted by: Alex053
Please run that wire through the fire wall. that looks real bad running on the outside of the car and is also dangerous.[hr]

yes and i did rewired lol

[vtechin]

I did mine from the inside out through the grommet on the passenger side. Piece of cake. getting ready to do it all again though. Going from an 8ga. power wire to a 4ga. power wire. Going to run some better RCA wires as well. Want to do a three amp system with a passive head unit. I am thinking 3 two-channel amps would give me good, loud, clean sound.

[Chrisman8995]

The problem with the gas cap lock can be easily resolved. Use a small screwdriver and pop off the small cap on the lock. then there is a small screw remove that and then the locking cylinder comes right off.... then the entire panel is so easy to remove... It took me about 2hrs. to do my complete system...Sony xplod head unit two xplod 10" subs and a 500W jensen amp which are all located in the trunk. I ran the power wire down the driver side and rca cables down the passenger side. It is easy to install just pay attention and be patient.

[OyD]

Thanks for the tip. I'm getting ready to hide my cables for my new system. I remember that last time I did it, it wasn't fun going under that panel

[cmack]

Do you have a diagram or know where I can get one to begin my amplifier installation started?

Holla!

[jameswyatt]

i ran my rca's down the drivers side and the power and ground wires down the passager side and i have alot of engine noise and it gets worse when i turn on the ac. plesssssse help someone

[SPK2RA]

Where do I ground my amp if I have it installed in my trunk? (picture would be helpful) Thanks!

[Mystic3030]

Sheesh, what's with reviving old threads recently?

James: Where did you ground, and do your RCA/Speaker/Power wires cross at any point?

SPK2RA: You can ground on a bolt somewhere, or for the best connection, sand some primer off the floor pan, and bolt the ground right to the floor.

[jameswyatt]

i have the amp in the trunk and i have 4 guage wire ran all the way to the batt. the rca's doesn't cross with the power wires at any point

[VIET_namese]

in the DIY of removing stock head unit, thats a diff model from my car, my car is a lx-sport so does ne one know how to take out the head unit cause i need to run my remote wire to it.

[Popkorn]

Yeah in the 2003 lx-sport it's a bit different.

You gotta remove the huge center console. There are the two grey button clips in the front. There is one screw inside the center console (you gotta lift the rubber piece inside to get to it). And also you gotta use your fingers or something and pop the carbon fiber piece in the center console where your shifter is to get access to the two screw underneath. Then you tug the whole thing off and follow the instructions in the DIY.