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zogbogbean · Jul 26th, 2002, 02:20 PM

I would like to put a rockford amp and sub in my MCS using the factory head until I decide what to replace it with.

Does anyone know if there is a remote lead coming out of the factory head (REM, usually a blue line out of a aftermarket din) that I can splice into so the amp will turn on? Or does someone know a trick where I can pick up a power source the right size, add a switch to it and wire it in that way?

Thanks,

Greg

Dom · Jul 27th, 2002, 07:07 AM

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Originally posted by zogbogbean
I would like to put a rockford amp and sub in my MCS using the factory head until I decide what to replace it with.

Does anyone know if there is a remote lead coming out of the factory head (REM, usually a blue line out of a aftermarket din) that I can splice into so the amp will turn on? Or does someone know a trick where I can pick up a power source the right size, add a switch to it and wire it in that way?

Thanks,

Greg

There isn't one. However, now this I've got a hangover so bear with me... Try and find something in the fuse box that doesn't draw much power and only comes on with the ignition - could you splice it from there? I haven't looked but it seems like a solution to me - anything my poor tired little mind has missed?

Dom

GaryM · Jul 30th, 2002, 04:46 PM

Oh yes there is.... It is the White wire comming out of pin 13 of the large connector in the multiway connector shell. Find the fuse then work up the pins above to the top right and there it is. Splice in to this.

It goes live to power the antenna amp. I use it as the remote for my RF 500x!

GaryM · Jul 30th, 2002, 04:47 PM

Sorry missed the obvoius here, the large connector on the back of the head unit.

zogbogbean · Jul 30th, 2002, 04:52 PM

Perfect! That is much better than mucking around in the fuse box!

Thanks again,

Greg

Dom · Jul 31st, 2002, 09:41 AM

I stand corrected! I blame the hangover... made me think TOO laterally

Thanks Gary,

Dom

Genxslkr · Aug 1st, 2002, 06:42 PM

Pin 13-white is the power-antenna. You might also try pin 16-purple/blue that is the accessory I think (not sure) that is the same as a REM line.
This is from thread.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=9744

GaryM · Aug 3rd, 2002, 05:56 AM

Correct pin 13 is the accessory wire but this is used to signal the HU to power up when the ignition is on. If used for the remote of a amp it would mean that the amp is on all the time the ignition is on! This in turn may well mean that you get horrible pop's as you switch the HU on and off.

Jul 26th, 2002, 02:20 PM	#1
zogbogbean MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Westchester, NY - US Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 30 Offline	Remote Lead on Stock Stereo for Amp? I would like to put a rockford amp and sub in my MCS using the factory head until I decide what to replace it with. Does anyone know if there is a remote lead coming out of the factory head (REM, usually a blue line out of a aftermarket din) that I can splice into so the amp will turn on? Or does someone know a trick where I can pick up a power source the right size, add a switch to it and wire it in that way? Thanks, Greg

Jul 27th, 2002, 07:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 10:49 PM Posts: 8,543 Offline	Re: Remote Lead on Stock Stereo for Amp? Quote: Originally posted by zogbogbean I would like to put a rockford amp and sub in my MCS using the factory head until I decide what to replace it with. Does anyone know if there is a remote lead coming out of the factory head (REM, usually a blue line out of a aftermarket din) that I can splice into so the amp will turn on? Or does someone know a trick where I can pick up a power source the right size, add a switch to it and wire it in that way? Thanks, Greg There isn't one. However, now this I've got a hangover so bear with me... Try and find something in the fuse box that doesn't draw much power and only comes on with the ignition - could you splice it from there? I haven't looked but it seems like a solution to me - anything my poor tired little mind has missed? Dom

Jul 30th, 2002, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
zogbogbean MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Westchester, NY - US Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 30 Offline	THANKS! Perfect! That is much better than mucking around in the fuse box! Thanks again, Greg

Aug 1st, 2002, 06:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Genxslkr MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Phx, AZ Local Time: 02:49 PM Posts: 99 Offline	Pin 13-white is the power-antenna. You might also try pin 16-purple/blue that is the accessory I think (not sure) that is the same as a REM line. This is from thread. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=9744 MCS Chili Red w/white roof, Premium and Sport

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Jul 30th, 2002, 04:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
GaryM MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 10:49 PM Posts: 388 Offline	Oh yes there is.... It is the White wire comming out of pin 13 of the large connector in the multiway connector shell. Find the fuse then work up the pins above to the top right and there it is. Splice in to this. It goes live to power the antenna amp. I use it as the remote for my RF 500x!

Jul 30th, 2002, 04:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
GaryM MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 10:49 PM Posts: 388 Offline	Sorry missed the obvoius here, the large connector on the back of the head unit.

Jul 31st, 2002, 09:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 10:49 PM Posts: 8,543 Offline	I stand corrected! I blame the hangover... made me think TOO laterally Thanks Gary, Dom

Aug 3rd, 2002, 05:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
GaryM MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 10:49 PM Posts: 388 Offline	Correct pin 13 is the accessory wire but this is used to signal the HU to power up when the ignition is on. If used for the remote of a amp it would mean that the amp is on all the time the ignition is on! This in turn may well mean that you get horrible pop's as you switch the HU on and off.

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