installing a switch for subs

[xNaStYx 10+ year member]

For some reason even when I turn the subs all the way down and even OFF pn the HU they still are on. It isn't loud or anything buy they are still going. I was told a switch on the remote wire to the amp would solve this problem. Would this work? Also, where would be the easiest place to install this switch?

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[brtnboarder3241 5,000+ posts]

are they making a humming noise even with headunit volume at 0? If so double check your ground and make sure the area its grounded at is clean (sand down the paint)

 

[tc3k101 5,000+ posts]

a toggle switch, best place is if u have an alarm where the lil red light is. i had to put one in my burban

 

[xNaStYx 10+ year member]

nope they are actually still playing.. its weird no humming either

 

[tc3k101 5,000+ posts]

with the toggle switch?

 

[Paaco1981 10+ year member]

I have done a couple systems for friends and they wanted the option of turning subs on/off. I just got a toggle switch, installed it in the dash/center console, and ran the remote turn on wire for the sub amp through it. Easy as pie.

 

[Side Show 10+ year member]

does the deck have a dedicated sub pre-out?

 

[thaster 10+ year member]

sound like turn on lead is connected to constant 12 v wire

 

[tc3k101 5,000+ posts]

toggle switch ftw!

not hard and cost like $5

 

[ultimate157 5,000+ posts]

Adding a switch isn't the solution.

There is something wrong with your wiring that needs to be fixed.

 

[xNaStYx 10+ year member]

toggle switch meaning just a normal switch?

 

[koolwhipman 10+ year member]

toggle switch meaning just a normal switch?

yep. an on/off switch

 

[Fusion_FREAK 10+ year member]

I might actualy do that for mine. I listen to alot of different music, and some just can't have bass (like country).

The switch gets wired into the remote wire, and then just ground it to any where right?

 

[sikcavy 10+ year member]

you dont ground it unless the switch has a led in it. just hook one side of the turn on wire to one side of the switch and the other side of the turn on wire coming from amp on the other tong on the switch.

 

[rollerdj 10+ year member]

Adding a switch isn't the solution.
There is something wrong with your wiring that needs to be fixed.

indeed. a toggle switch might stop the noise, but not fix it. witch set of pre outs on the HU are u using?