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MOTO X JK · 02-23-2009, 11:32 AM

Does anyone know what wires behind the radio I can hook too for sound? I am trying to put an amp and sub into my JK keeping the factory single disc radio and can not figure out what wires to hook the inline converter too. I did this in my 2008 ram 2500 and the wires on the back of the jk radio are similar, but not exactly the same.

MOTO X JK · 02-24-2009, 01:35 PM

ANYONE?? HELLO?...............

finishlinewestfabricator · 02-24-2009, 01:43 PM

are you just trying to install a high low converter?

BigO · 02-24-2009, 02:21 PM

Here's the wiring diagram. Maybe this will get you going...

finishlinewestfabricator · 02-24-2009, 02:25 PM

if you have a factory amplified system you will just toast the high low converter if you get the wires after the amp

MOTO X JK · 02-24-2009, 08:35 PM

Thanks BigO...I think that is exactly what I need. I saved the pic and will try it in the next week or two. Thanks for the help!

MOTO X JK · 02-24-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finishlinewestfabricator

if you have a factory amplified system you will just toast the high low converter if you get the wires after the amp

I will make sure to pick up the signal BEFORE the amp. Thanks for the tip

hscrugby · 02-27-2009, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finishlinewestfabricator

if you have a factory amplified system you will just toast the high low converter if you get the wires after the amp

Umm.
if you go BEFORE the amp, you won't get any volume changes, eq changes, etc etc.
you will have to either take the stock amp completely out, and use the four channel from the radio, (still a "high power" output) or make sure to get a high/low converter that can handle the wattage from the amp. (Not hard to find)
the radio just tells the amp what to do via the canbus for volume and eq settings.

MOTO X JK · 03-01-2009, 11:39 AM

I found a transarent blue one w, gain control. That should do it I would think, right?

hscrugby · 03-10-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOTO X JK

I found a transarent blue one w, gain control. That should do it I would think, right?

Sorry I'm slow to reply, but no.
I don't know what that wire is, but it's not what you think it is.

If you want volume control, you need to go after the stock amp, or pull it out completely.

02-23-2009, 11:32 AM	#1
MOTO X JK Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2009 Member # 3457 Location: ST LOUIS MO Age: 32 Posts: 87	FACTORY STEREO WIRING Does anyone know what wires behind the radio I can hook too for sound? I am trying to put an amp and sub into my JK keeping the factory single disc radio and can not figure out what wires to hook the inline converter too. I did this in my 2008 ram 2500 and the wires on the back of the jk radio are similar, but not exactly the same. __________________ 2009 SUNBURST ORANGE JK 4 DOOR SOFT TOP. 4" PRO COMP LIFT W/ 35" X 12.50" PROCOMP X TERRAINS ON 18" PROCOMP WHEELS. FABTECH PRE-RUNNER FRONT BUMPER AND STILL BUILDING........... RED DRAGGONS!!! shout out to Ellis Mate

02-24-2009, 01:35 PM	#2
MOTO X JK Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2009 Member # 3457 Location: ST LOUIS MO Age: 32 Posts: 87	ANYONE?? HELLO?............... __________________ 2009 SUNBURST ORANGE JK 4 DOOR SOFT TOP. 4" PRO COMP LIFT W/ 35" X 12.50" PROCOMP X TERRAINS ON 18" PROCOMP WHEELS. FABTECH PRE-RUNNER FRONT BUMPER AND STILL BUILDING........... RED DRAGGONS!!! shout out to Ellis Mate

02-24-2009, 02:21 PM	#4
BigO Rock God Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 87 Location: Lake Norman area, North Carolina Age: 43 Posts: 925	Here's the wiring diagram. Maybe this will get you going... Attached Images __________________ 2007 Jeep JK Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited B&M transmission cooler\|Magnaflow muffler\|Cobra 75WXST CB & Wilson antenna\|3" hybrid lift\|Rugged Ridge XHD front & rear bumper w/ carrier\|Raingler nets\|16x10 Pro Comp series 8179 wheels\|315/75R16 BFG Mud Terrains\|Glock 30 security system

02-24-2009, 08:35 PM	#6
MOTO X JK Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2009 Member # 3457 Location: ST LOUIS MO Age: 32 Posts: 87	Thanks BigO...I think that is exactly what I need. I saved the pic and will try it in the next week or two. Thanks for the help! __________________ 2009 SUNBURST ORANGE JK 4 DOOR SOFT TOP. 4" PRO COMP LIFT W/ 35" X 12.50" PROCOMP X TERRAINS ON 18" PROCOMP WHEELS. FABTECH PRE-RUNNER FRONT BUMPER AND STILL BUILDING........... RED DRAGGONS!!! shout out to Ellis Mate

03-01-2009, 11:39 AM	#9
MOTO X JK Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2009 Member # 3457 Location: ST LOUIS MO Age: 32 Posts: 87	I found a transarent blue one w, gain control. That should do it I would think, right? __________________ 2009 SUNBURST ORANGE JK 4 DOOR SOFT TOP. 4" PRO COMP LIFT W/ 35" X 12.50" PROCOMP X TERRAINS ON 18" PROCOMP WHEELS. FABTECH PRE-RUNNER FRONT BUMPER AND STILL BUILDING........... RED DRAGGONS!!! shout out to Ellis Mate

02-24-2009, 01:43 PM	#3
finishlinewestfabricator Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 3163 Age: 27 Posts: 16	are you just trying to install a high low converter?

02-24-2009, 02:25 PM	#5
finishlinewestfabricator Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 3163 Age: 27 Posts: 16	if you have a factory amplified system you will just toast the high low converter if you get the wires after the amp

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