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Old 05-24-2001, 12:22 PM
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Default Has anyone added subwoofers to the Bose system...

My car came equipped with the Bose factory system and I added two JL audio subs powered by a separate amp. Unfortunetely, it appears that the Bose amp has failed and now my dealership claims they can't replace it because my system has been "altered". Is it really possible for a seperate amp that powers my subwoofers to cause the Bose amp to fail? TIA
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Not really. They aren't even connected. Did you use line-outs for RCAs ??
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Default Your dealer is an idiot

I have a sub with my Bose system...Zapco 350 and 12 inch solo-baric.
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Default for subwoofers...

go here <a href="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec45.shtml"> How to install subwoofer from the FAQ</a>
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except you don't need that line converter there are already low levels at the bose amp
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not unless your stereo installer was sniffin glue
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Where are they located?? Color of wires? thanks
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ummmm glue!!! bored, bored, bored at work, anyone's private company need $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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sure, how much ya got?
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Default If you look on the plug they are the 5 wires (4+ and 1 common ground) that are very thin.

I think that they are

brown
grey
white
yellow green

but it has been almost a year and a half since I have done it.

remind me by email and I will look and see if I can dig up the pin out that I made and send it to you.


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