How to Hook Up a 4-channel Amp in a Car
- 1). Disconnect and secure the vehicle's negative battery terminal.
- 2). Connect the power wire to the vehicle's positive battery terminal. Run the wire to the amplifier's installation location.
- 3). Install a ground wire within 18 inches of the amplifier's installation location.
- 4). Connect the RCA cables to the vehicle's source unit. Run the RCA cables to the amplifier's installation location.
- 5). Connect the remote turn-on wire to the vehicle's source unit. Run the wire to the amplifier's installation location.
- 6). Mount the amplifier using the hardware included with the amplifier.
- 7). Connect the power wire and ground wire to their respective terminals on the amplifier.
- 8). Connect the RCA cables to the amplifier.
- 9). Connect the remote turn-on wire.
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Connect the speakers to the appropriate negative and positive terminals on the amplifier. The specific connections vary depending on the amplifier. Consult the amplifier's user manual. - 11
Reconnect the vehicle's negative battery terminal.