Switching out factory amp for aftermarket

[keetjai1738]

Hi I am removing the factory amp and factory 8"sub from my 2005 Ford Territory Ghia and replacing with an aftermarket 8" sub and amp in one. Im wondering how I should go from here? How do I no what wires I need and what I dont? also the wiring is very small gauge will i be able to use this wiring or will i have to run new bigger stuff? Any help much appreciated I have attached images.

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[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

You'll need an loc adapter

 

[keetjai1738]

You'll need an loc adapter

where do i get one?

 

[keetjai1738]

You'll need an loc adapter

Also that will sort the audio in (RED) but wat about the power?? (GREEN)

 

[keetjai1738]

where do i get one?

never find found em

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

Also that will sort the audio in (RED) but wat about the power?? (GREEN)

The little white rectangle plug is a built in loc converter ....that enables you to run your headunits speaker wires to power the input of the aftermarket subwoofer ....you wont ne ed d the rca Jack's

 

[keetjai1738]

The little white rectangle plug is a built in loc converter ....that enables you to run your headunits speaker wires to power the input of the aftermarket subwoofer ....you wont ne ed d the rca Jack's

OK so how do work out what wires i need and which is whic from the factory amp plug?

 

[keetjai1738]

OK so how do work out what wires i need and which is whic from the factory amp plug?

so i wont need to use the normal power input in pic at all (GREEN)

 

[keetjai1738]

also the factory amp has a fuse in it where this is in the wiring ill attach pic of wiring kit that came with it? will i have to put a fuse between the power wires and the new sub/amp? and i wont need this big wiring?

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

also the factory amp has a fuse in it where this is in the wiring ill attach pic of wiring kit that came with it? will i have to put a fuse between the power wires and the new sub/amp? and i wont need this big wiring?

Fuse should be located under the hood within 18" of the battery. Yes you'll want some chunky power (and ground) wire for an aftermarket amp to be safe. Not only for ampacity but for the sake of just having a bit more insulation for protection.

You may or may not find what you need to plug and play from the factory plugs at Crutchfield, otherwise Google is your friend as far as figuring out what factory colors are what.

Sadly replacing a factory amp isn't quite as simple as replacing a factory head unit. You usually want LOC to provide RCA input source, you'll need to run power from the battery back and you'll need a solid ground, then you may or may not easily be able to connect the speaker outputs from the new amp to the factory locations, and you may need to run REM wire from the HU back to the amp as well.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

Fuse should be located under the hood within 18" of the battery. Yes you'll want some chunky power (and ground) wire for an aftermarket amp to be safe. Not only for ampacity but for the sake of just having a bit more insulation for protection.

You may or may not find what you need to plug and play from the factory plugs at Crutchfield, otherwise Google is your friend as far as figuring out what factory colors are what.

Sadly replacing a factory amp isn't quite as simple as replacing a factory head unit. You usually want LOC to provide RCA input source, you'll need to run power from the battery back and you'll need a solid ground, then you may or may not easily be able to connect the speaker outputs from the new amp to the factory locations, and you may need to run REM wire from the HU back to the amp as well.

His amp has the built in LOC ..

 

[keetjai1738]

His amp has the built in LOC ..

thanks guys still a bit unsure the old amp had the fuse in it there is no big engine bay fuse like u normally see with wiring kits.

 

[keetjai1738]

thanks guys still a bit unsure the old amp had the fuse in it there is no big engine bay fuse like u normally see with wiring kits.

and how do i go about wiring into that built in LOC?
just solder the wires on or do have to buy a male conection end?

 

[keetjai1738]

The little white rectangle plug is a built in loc converter ....that enables you to run your headunits speaker wires to power the input of the aftermarket subwoofer ....you wont ne ed d the rca Jack's

so how do i go about wiring into the built in LOC? and how can i work out what wires for what? and will i be able to just use this factory wiring?

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

so how do i go about wiring into the built in LOC? and how can i work out what wires for what? and will i be able to just use this factory wiring?

That's a plug they dont really sell but I may have one that will fit