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Anyone know where i can find a hot wire in the trunk on start to hook up a remote wire for a sub?

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Old 08-09-2005, 11:55 PM
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Default Anyone know where i can find a hot wire in the trunk on start to hook up a remote wire for a sub?

Or will i have to run it into the deck?

Thanks ahead of time.
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Default dont be lazy

it is a smart idea to run it to the deck for so many reasons, just do it
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There will be one after you run the wire from the battery.
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Default A quick serach would yield many results,

But here is a recent one which gives the answer:

<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/audio/msgs/46881.phtml" target="_blank">S4 Amp Pinout Post</a>

Use the White wire (Switched + Turn On Signal)
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Default Re: dont be lazy

Y dont you just get it off the turn on lead for the factory amp that is in the left corner of the trunk?
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he's talking about the REMOTE wire, NOT the power line. why would the remote come from the battery?
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Hmm thats a good idea i didn't think of that, thanks.
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Bingo. White wire at the rear bose amp!
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what if he didnt have a factory amp
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