2018 Accord Sub/Amp wiring Tips & Tricks
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ธ.ค. 2019
- In this video I try to show how you can wire a sub and amp into the trunk without cutting or splicing any factory wiring.
Converter link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07... - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Been trying to hook up my subs that’s been sitting in the garage for be longest. This is by far the best how-to video I found on here. Really appreciate it!!
Great video, your video was the only video shows how to actually wire through firewall!!
Appreciate the video wicked trick to know before you start just got my system today and it's literally the same set up you have there . Thank again 🤝
Thank for the vid bro just got me a 2019 2.0t and I'm ready to put my system in it
Excellent video! One of the best out there that shows everything
I watched this video today and I just set up my subs in my Honda thanks a lot !
hey man thanks for taking the time to make this video
You said you tapped into both speakers, i saw in other videos where they tapped into one. They butt connected the white and grey with a speaker wire into the positive of one speaker, and black stripped wires into the negative of that same speaker. Since you said you used both, how did you do it? Did you butt connect everything separately ?
Thanks for showing me the spayed connector help a lot🙏🏾
Thank u so much this video was great help with my 2018 Accord sport
Quick question before I try to install mine, if you have instagram could i see the speaker connection to see if my Acura has the same one to do the spade connector trick? Also do I need to buy speaker wire for the loc?
How did you get the wires to go into the old speaker connected? Also which wires are those and how did you know which spot to put them
I am installing Pioneer power sub. This video really helpful. Thanks!
So to tap into the speakers for the line output, I would use all 4 wires on each harness?
I decided to drill through the firewall, but followed everything else including the GENIUS trick at 13:08. Thank you!
Did he connect the rca adapter to the speakers? Is it just one speaker he is tapping into or both?
@@tenkay7536 he connected the Line Output Converter (LOC) to the speakers. The most common ones I see are LC2i or Kicker KEYLOC. You have to tap into both because you would be missing any bass from songs that only play bass on the left or right
By chance do I really need too tap into front speakers too get a better signal or the rear will do 12in tube woofer with a kicker kx 800.1 - loc also
Do you know where the radio fuse is located mines blew when I was hooking up my speakers?
very helpful! line output converter plugs right in to factory sub in EX-L so I can use new box and use the factory sub with proper line levels!
hey, I have an EX-L myself and I am trying to figure out how to connect it to the factory sub.. do the left and right positives go to the positive side of the factory sub and the same for the negative side.
I had no idea the rear speakers were that easy to tap into
How did you make out with tapping into the speakers? Best to tsp into the left and right speakers or splice both left and right wires and tap into jus the sub? ✌️
Easy to tap into but hard to take out
When you were connecting the spades for the speakers did you run it to both rear speakers or just one? I've done this in a 17 civic but it also had a rear sub so I just used that connection
I did run it to both speakers but using the sub would also work
I wonder if it's the same for the new 2024 rear speakers!
Def upgrade the amp kit too a ofc kit like kicker or fosgate and you will notice a difference. I'm 44 and used too do installs all the time for fun. I now have a 2022 accord sport and just want a little extra bass so I'm installing a kicker comp 12 on a kicker monoblock amp giving 300 watts rms @2 ohms too match the 2 ohm 300 rms sub. Plus a kicker amp kit. Cannot wait
I have a 19 Accord and looking to do the same also my door speakers as well just for better highs and mids. First sub and amp though
Hey had a question about the kicker converter. Did you have to add wires to make them longer so that you could connect them to the speaker wires? The image I’m seeing on amazon, the wires look short. Could you help explain how you tapped into the speaker wires please!
Yes the wires will all need extended, I used some crimp connectors and heat shrink to do it. To tap into the factory speakers you can use a spade connector, there is a slot on the inside of the factory connectors that you can wedge them in to make contact. hope that helps.
This comment? The wire extended?
Where did you run the remote wire
Yesssssssss. I finally have what I wanted. Everyone that wants a d.s.p. also along with their amp too get the real power from the headunit no need too look further. Check out the kicker key 500.1. It has a built in dsp. You just play 2 tones through it too set up and it brings the missing bass needed. I have in my 2022 accord sport along with my single 12 inch comp r 500 watts at 1 ohm and the kicker amp 500@1ohm. Took a couple minutes too run the setup on the amp and it's insane.
I have a similar set up with 1 kicker. Replaced all 4 speakers. Added 6x9s in back just cut out a bigger hole to fit them. I was running the lc2i but wasn't getting the power i needed to get that bass. Added a clarion EQ and fix the issue.
Where did u get the kicker rca converter from? U said it also doubled as a remote wire, is that correct?
Got it on amazon 46KISLOC2 and yes it does work as a remote.
I noticed a wire already grounded for some harness behind that rear driving seat around where you ran the power wire, was curious if I could ground the amp on the same bolt that other wire is already grounded on.
Any chassis ground should work fine.
Is kicker the best small loc? Ik there’s other ones but idk which one to get. I can’t get the lc2i cuz i don’t got money
Sorry not an expert.
So how did you hook up the line out converter I have the same exact one as you but I can't seem to get mine to work did you have to hook your ground wire and if you did did you hook it to your amp
If I remember correctly the ground wire goes to the chassis.
Where did you get your ground from?
Hey boss did the remote work from the loc or did you run it from the fuse acc
Just curious, where did you run yr remote wire from. Fuse box or from the adapter you have mentioned before
Adapter
I am about to get the JBL GX628 for my front doors, and these speakers were built in tweeters also. If i install them, will my stock tweeters still be working?
Yes changing the door speakers wont effect the upper tweeters.
I put those jlbs on my TL made a big difference other tweeters function same as before
Excellent! Just got a 2020 Accord Sport and I'm about to install a small powered sub. Thanks for this video, well done!!
Im glad it helped!
@@HumbleAcres wish you showed the full wiring set up 😕
@@thomasboi305 Ya I regret not showing more.
@@HumbleAcres yeah I’ll figure it out though, love the set up 👍
How did you do the remote power? For amp?
We're did you plug the remote wire from the amp
Have done the same way in my 2018 Accord Sports I have JL Audio Woofer n Soundstream Amp the car just gives a feel of Disco
Pratik chheda does the rear plastic trim above the back seat rattle when the sub is banging bass a bit?
@@nickle1371 no i haven't felt anything like that nor anybody complain me about it
Think I can do this with 1800w amp?
Is there any way to get deep base without folding the seats?
@@deathtopakistan8908 use a proper enclosure for the Woofer n get right Amplifier
I have an 18 accord sport and I’m getting a 12 inch Sony subwoofer and amp installed Wednesday I’m kinda getting myself freaked out that it will ruin the battery and alternator. Have u had any issues?
I have not ever on any car had an alternator go bad because of a sub. that said there will be more wear on it. Any mod has a risk/reward. I wouldn't worry about it though.
Excited to try this. I just bought a ‘17 accord touring and was looking to going to same route only difference is a have the 7 speaker with the 8 inch sub. Do you advice giving it shot? 🤔
Not sure what you mean but good luck!
I also have a '17 accord exl. i believe we have 2 more tweeters in the rear deck so it should be a 9 speaker setup wit the 8"woofer. I think I'll use the factory woofer for signal but my question is will this converter interfere with the sound of the factory sub, maybe cause it to distort?
@@lilsolo68 I don't see how it could cause the factory sub to distort.
@@lilsolo68 Did you follow through on this? I have a 17 Accord and am about to run a powered sub under the front seat, and my goal was to run the factory sub speaker line (disconnected from the sub) to the line level input on the built in amp to get a signal and alleviate the need for a remote input)
@@seansean8008 yes I did. I disconnected the factory sub and used the signal from the wires that ran to it to send the signal to the converter. Works fine.
So everything I should need to hook my amp and subs up to my Honda Accord should be in the wire kit & that Converter?
Yes
Gutentight awesome, thanks man!
Can you show what wires your connected too the rca convertor, what wires/ colors do you connect from the speakers too the rca adapter
the rca converter has a diagram that comes with it. the rear speakers have a positive and negative for each side, those are what I am tapping into in the video. for left blue +, white -. for right yellow +, brown -. the remote from the converter goes to the amp. the converter also has a ground.
Mine i had to take the taps off and just lit up a part on each wire then twisted them together and tape etc.. Worked Waay better, the taps were not connected nice enough i seen and my subs got louder so i suggest solder them or twist together nicely and tape
I’m about to put a 15 in a 22 accord sport the video was very helpful
Hey boss I did my install like your video thnkz for posting it up it really helped me out I'm bassn HAF 1 skar audio 12 inch bass tube with a kicker kx 800.1 daam my shit hitting hard took out the anc too real clean set up 👍👍👍👍
Amazing video !!! Help & understand step by step thanks 🙏🏻
I have a question, I don't see any asking about the ANC system did you disconnected it? To my understanding this is a must in most Honda's today - if no deactivated you will have unwanted low rumble in your system @ around 70-30hz
yes it was disconnected.
Awesome! You the man. I jus ordered the kicker. This makes it so much easier. Hooking up a small mono and 10" sub that I have layin around. Fingers crossed. Not sure if I have to unplug that box behind the glove, but if I do I know where it's at. I will update whenever I get around to it. 2021 Accord EX-L
Thank you
You will need to unplug the ANC box.
@@HumbleAcres My man! Good karma coming your way ✌️
2 questions (sorry).
Is the kicker remote good enough for the amp or best to run a separate 12v remote from something else switchable from the car.
And.. I see you wired the kicker to the sub. Did you splice both left and right kicker wires together or jus one side? Left or right?
Thanks again in advance 😎
@@ryant75 update?
@@onelove1832 Yes. All good here and running strong with no issues.
Where did you buy the item to tap into the rear speakers ?
the spade connector? hardware store.
Did you get any rear deck rattle? If so, how'd you fix it?
I had deck rattle when the car was new before I did anything. I took the car to the dealer and they stuffed the rear deck with insulation and it was fixed.
I apologize if you already answered this in the comments below.
Where did you pick up the Rear Speaker Spade Adaptors. (Not sure on the exact name of the product) thank you. Great video.
You can go to any hardware store and asked for a spade connector and they should know what you’re talking about it’s a common name no specific brand
So what happen to the converter rca box ? Did remote work or you have to run remote cable ???
the remote coming out of the converter did work.
So I’m pretty much done with everything except the remote wire & ground for the converter.
Where did you hook that up the remote to?
The remote from the converter goes to the remote on the amp.
@@HumbleAcres did you add aother wire from the amp to 12v power source then ? so it would turn on
Just for reference i have the same honda accord no premium sound though.
@@crazyindianboy24 yes you need power from the battery. the reason for the converter is so you dont need to hook up a remote wire from the stereo. the remote wire turns the amp on and off. the coverter gets the signal from the rear speakers so when the stereo turns on and the speakers get power it turnes the amp on. hope that helps.
@@HumbleAcres thank you that’s a big help. Cause I was wondering how the remote wire works.
My bad that Last question I meant to say remote wire not a power wire but thank you so much for all the help again keep up the good videos
You think I could fit a 6.5 inch subwoofer in the rear deck where the speakers go?
Probably.
Hello Brother! a question where to connect the remote of the amplifier so that it turns on with the stereo
There is a remote wire coming from the adapter that hooks to the amp
Great video.. so with that you didn’t had to mess around with the head unit?
correct
@@HumbleAcres thank you so much. I knew there was a better way to add some bass to the accord without opening everything up front. I really appreciate you uploading this video. 👍🏼
I followed every step. My amp turns on but the sub doesn't come on. Could it be that I'm not putting the spade connectors in the right side?
What size male spade did you use thank you 🙏
I don't know the size. The ones I used came in an assortment of electrical connectors.
How where did you put the power ground and remote on the line out converter?
The ground from the converter goes to chassis ground and the blue remote wire goes to the remote on the amp. there is no power coming from the converter. it gets its power from the speakers.
Gutentight thanks for the reply dude
Thanks for the video
Thanks my guy!
Happy it helped, Thanks for watching!!
Do you know what will happen if I just wire my sub in my speakers in the back. Using no amp. Will it damage some stuff?
I have done this before. You won't damage anything but you also won't get very much bass. The amp not only gives the sub more power it also isolates the low frequencies.
Thanks for the video! Quick question where did you get that K&N cold air system?
sorry I really don't remember, Ebay maybe.
Got mine off Amazon
Great help bro... thank you so much 😊
where to the grey wires that you tapped into the back speakers go to? also do the grey wires need to connect to both the right and left speakers
They go to the converter. I believe both sides need connected.
Where did you ground your amp in the trunk? Also where did you tap the remote wire as well, thanks!
Ground is self tapper to the chassis. For the remote I used the converter to get power from rear speakers.
@@HumbleAcres can you explain the remote wire a little more? So you’re saying you don’t need to find the accessory wire and run from the rear of the head unit to the amp?
@@MFORD514 Not much more to explain. When the converter sees signal from the rear speakers it gives power to the remote wire turning on the amp.
@@HumbleAcres link to purchase the converter ?
@@AnythingEverythingGh Its in the description.
So I could cut one end of the RCA cable and splice it into a door speaker like that, and then plug the other ends in the amp?
No don't cut the rca cable you need the converter I show in the video. Speaker wire from speakers to converter and rca from converter to amp.
I have the same rca adapter, I'm confused on how you got the remote of it ? Did you connect the (brown) ground wire ? Or did you run a remote wire from the fuse panel if so what fuse did you use?
On the adapter there are six wires two for left speaker, two for right speaker, one ground and one remote. hook the positive and negative left and right speaker wires to the speakers in the car, the ground wire goes to ground on the car and the remote wire goes to the remote terminal on the amp. There are versions of the adapter that don't have the remote.
@@HumbleAcres I see my problem I don't have a remote on my rca converter , I have 4 speaker tap in wires ,1 ground wire ,and 2 rca inputs. Thank you for the help!
Run your ignition power to the remote terminal on the amp. Please install an inline fuse on this wire for safety! Presto! Amp powers up when you start the car or use accessory mode.
jovanni jaimes tap into the acc fuse for remote...accessory fuse that turns on with the radio
Im not to familiar with that,how do i know wich fuse ?
How did you hook up your RCA cables from stero to amp???
I used a converter that connects to the rear speakers.
Where did you mount your ground for the amp? If you could post a picture?
I used a self taping screw in the sheet metal just behind the back of the seat
Gutentight awesome thanks bro I’ll be installing my speakers sometime this week, you’ve had the best video for doing it on the accord... did you unplug the anc behind the glovebox?
What is the reason for unplugging the anc?
Will this work on a 2017 honda accord ex ?
If you’re talking about the spade connectors then yes most likely it will Honda used the same ones for years.
Good video,but how did you know witch color of the wires on the speakers is negative and positive?on my car I don’t see any signal of it!! Mine is 19 Accord
Blue and yellow are positive
We’re you able to use the remote wire on the kicker line out converter
yes
Can I use 24 gauge on the speaker wire to tap in. Cuz I ran out of the 16 gauge
24 is pretty small.
Where did you find the spade connectors? & how did you hook them up to them amp.
You can get the spade connectors at any hardware store.
& the wire?
@@HumbleAcres which wires did you use to plug into the speakers ?
@@georgeestevez6502 The wires that are plugged into the rear speakers go to the converter for rca signal and remote power.
Where did you get the spade adapter?
Any hardware store
Thank you for the video. I have a 2020 Accord and it looks like the same exact setup.
Thanks for watching, I hope it helps.
Gutentight, I do have one more question. I know the pos/neg wiring, but how did you ground it? I am not using your converter, but I still have to ground mine and I am not trying to do it straight from the head unit. I though of using a self-tapping screw? Thanks
Any noticeable sound difference tapping two rear speakers instead of one? Thanks
Can’t say I didn’t try just one
Did you splice both left and right wires together and then pub them into the sub woofer? Wasn't sure what to use since the kicker has a left and right channel.
@@ryant75 i have heard two theories, but most installers seem to agree that bass output is mono so you only need to tap any single speaker to get the signal. however adjusting a fader or balance will affect output if you only tap one line
I tapped into one and it works perfect. No issues
where did you get your remote wire connected to ?//??
the converter from the rear speakers
@@HumbleAcres did you tap both speakers in the rear? Or just the one?
Do you have to have 2 spade adapters? Or just one?
Two per speaker
Okay was unaware if i needed 2 or 1 Thanks For Taking The Time To Do This Vid Its Helping Out Alot Of People 💯💯
So adding this stuff would it mess up warranty??????
I think any modifications have the ability to void the warranty, just depends on the dealer and what breaks.
How hard was it to to feed the wire through the battery. I hope it didn’t take that long for you
not long
What type of wire extension should I be using for the converter?
I'm not sure what you mean by "wire extension". just splice it to another wire.
Like just another copper wire or what?
Yes
Where do I plug the RCA plugins too? My sub has a built in amp with no RCA ports.... 🤨
Sorry don’t know
Thanks! This helped me a lot!
Where do you tap in the fuse box for the remote cable?
The rca converter I bought gives remote power. No need to run another wire.
Well I taped the DRL (15) 10A fuse...
Gutentight do you have a part number or name for the one you bought
What did you end up using for a remote? Never said on the video
The converter
Did you have any trouble with the ground? I didn't everything else how you said but I can't get a ground
make sure you sand off the paint to get metal on metal contact.
Yes I made sure to sand it down yet no luck
@@ricardolopez-ey3wm sorry without seeing it it is hard to diagnose.
So found out it was my remote control cable but now when I step on the gas peddle the subwoofer will make bass and with stereo off what do I do?
@@ricardolopez-ey3wm Disconnect the ANC module behind the glove box. I didnt make a video on this unfortunately but im sure you can find one.
Did you put it through the firewall or did you cut a hole?
Through a grommet in the firewall.
What kind of connectors are those and where can I find them ?
Spade connectors. Any hardware store should have them.
When your tapping in the speakers. Can you do it to one speaker instead of 2 I seen people do it.
That I don't know. I just followed the instructions.
@@HumbleAcres oh ok
Hey what’s up guys… anyone found a good remote for the amplifier?
Does this work with the sport model?
this is the sport model
This works with automobile models.
Did u end up getting a check charging system light?
Nope
Gutentight ok cool. Whoever had my car before me deff had a system in it cuz there is a huge freaking wire going from the battery to the trunk. And the back deck speakers r Alpine. For some weird reason they took out the door tweeters tho. But yes, Honda should have stepped up their audio game. My 2009 accord sounded really good factory. Thanx man.
Thanks I'm gonna try the spade connectors...it wasn't working I don't think my posi tap connectors were making good contact
1q
u got spade connectors to work??
Bro the spade connectors into the factory harness part for wiring the LOC to rear speakers I need a close up bro hopefully your still on TH-cam
Sorry no longer have the car.
u got them to work evan? i can get power to amp but my sub isn’t getting any sound
@@bens710 yeah mine worked pretty well. Hope you got yours, let me know if you got yours working, I’ll be glad to help how I can.
So did u have to connect anything to the radio or not
Nope
When plugging into the rear speakers how do you know what is positive and what is negative?
I found it online somewhere
@@HumbleAcres damn, i been trying to look but cant find it anywhere
Can you show how you plugged it to the battery?
Sorry I no longer have the car.
Where did you get the remote??
The converter.
What about the remote wire?
Where you connect the remote wire? Please!
The loc