PART 1 - HOW TO Install an Amplifier in a 2015 Sierra / Silverado Using OEM Head Unit!!
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Part 1 of a two part video showing you some tips and tricks to installing a subwoofer amplifier in a 2015 GMC Sierra or Chevrolet Silverado while retaining the stock OEM head unit.
This video covers the install for a non-amplified system, but the basic install will be the same on the BOSE equipped trucks as well.
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this made running my power cable much easier. I was really glad you did all of the research for me. it really helped a lot. well done sir. hats off to you. I also intend to use the same remote turn on pin as described. my install will involve 2 amps, a cap, and a signal processor all installed under the center console. I am taking some pictures because, why not pay it forward! thanks again.
Thank you very much for the compliment. Much appreciated.
Used this video to install the Rockford P300-12 in my wifes 2016 Tahoe today. Wanted to say thanks, helped a lot 👍🏼👍🏼
This helped me in the Battery to amp wire. Tomorrow i should be done with this truck. It has been in my top 3 most difficult. But thanks to your videos i made this faster👌🏼
Hey man, thanks to your videos I made the install myself and save $170 dollars. Thanks a lot sir.!!!
Thank You!! A big thank you for posting these instructions.. wouldn’t have been able to hook up a subwoofer to my new Silverado without your help.
Killer Video. I have a 2014. Should be the same. Covered everything very well.
2018 Sierra Install - Five years later and your video is still helping folks...(like me) add some easy bass to our trucks. Thanks you for posting. The turn-on lead recommendation especially is solid gold. I used the "thru the fender, round grommet in the door jamb technique" for getting power into the cab, and for my 2018 Sierra "work truck" the speaker wire colors were different (found diagram here: www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/195580-speaker-wire-colors/ ), but your video was still super helpful in showing me just how easy it is to get behind the factory radio. Thanks again for taking the time to share this info.
Thank you
To anyone else who has this vehicle, just know that I was able to easily get my 8awg power wire through the firewall without removing the grommet on the inside or removing the 3 10mm nuts from the power distribution box. I did remove the cover from the power distribution box though. Just cut make a little insicision in the little nipple on the grommet in the engine compartment. Making note of the angle of the nipple, stick something stiff like a rg-6 coax cable through the nipple as straight as possible and at the same angle of the nipple. Go the inside and you should feel where the coax cable came through. Pull about a foot through. Go to the outside and tape the coax wire to the power cable. Just pull it through and you should be good to go.
You do not need to unbolt the junction box on the interior ... Just feed a wire coat hanger or rod thru the fire wall thru that rubber grommet and tape ur power wire to the rod you feed thru the grommet and pull wire thru ... I did still have to puull the black plastic cover off to make a little room .. Great video
cant thank u enough for this video, detail was great and i could hear you clearly!
Great video ! Just got new truck and was wondering about a 12v amp turn on source with stock radio and you just answered it!
once again great video on how to install a amp In a silverado, Install went smooth thanks to you
great looking truck man. I've got a black 2014 regular cab with the same wheels.
7c performance Hey, where did you get your wheels from? I’d love to get my hands on a set. Thanks!
Very helpful thank you.
I know this is late since you posted this how to but I want to compliment this set of videos. I followed it yesterday. I didn’t have my sub box yet but I will edit this once I am all hooked up. Thanks for the guidance and complete information. Still questioning if the remote power will cause problems like some posters claimed might change mine up by utilizing an add a fuse.
To anyone with bose systems in their trucks check out LLJ customs they have the anc bypass harnesses t harness with loc for easy installation and loop back harnesses to hook more stuff up
Thxs bud everything is pounding ran exactly perfecto
This is just what I needed. Thx
Thank you SO MUCH for this video. I almost gave up when trying to pass the power wire through the grommet because it had that rubber cap inside and it didn’t look like I would be able to pull it out like you did. I thought mine may be different than the video because my truck is 2018 Sierra so kept looking at you in the video and said maybe it is the same. It was the same I just pulled it with a small pull hook from one side and then I was able to pull it with my hand. Also at first I wanted to do it without unbolting the fuse box but there’s no way without doing that.
Worked great for me! Thanks for the video
I just thought I would add a couple things here. I have a '16 Crew Cab and I didn't need to remove that distribution block to pull the power wire through the big grommet and run it under the box. Also, you will need the ABSOLUTE minimum of 17 ft of cable to reach the driver side rear seat (on the floor). If you're mounting your amp on the back wall or on the passenger side you should account for that with extra length from there.
Great video, but one thing that wasn't mentioned was having to cut a slit in the grommet under the dash. The slit is shown in the video, but not mentioned. I had to pull the 4 harnesses in the power block to get enough room for my arm to make a cut. I didn't need to pull out the insulation donut after I made the cut, I shoved in a socket extender in from the cab side till it hit the grommet on the outside, then pushed my 4 gauge cable in from the engine side through that nipple, twisting it till it found the gap the ratchet extension made to allow it to make its way into the cab. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction!
Unda da seat!...
Shorter run of a wire, less of a voltage drop :)
d/c power doesn't lose its voltage over 20 to 25 feet now when your running 500 feet yes it'll drop
Brent Favre Incorrect, sir.
Thank you! Great video!
Hey I was wondering if you could show exactly which colours go to the outlet converter?.. the video is a lot of help for everything I am just more curious on exactly which colours go to where on be converter! Thanks
i have a 2015 gmc sierra and im puting in a 2400 watt amp. where do i put the ground wire
Where is the fuse located for the 12v remote power? I shorted mine out and need to change it out. TIA.
Hi, did you ever figure out where the fuse is located for this? I have looked through all three spots of where the fuses are and cannot seem to find it. If you have found it, please let me know. Thanks!
Thank you very much bud.
Awesome 👊👊
Hey man, I know it’s been a few years since this video. Very good description of the install. I’m about to do a 2018 Silverado. Just a quick question. Where did you get those wheels from on your truck? Are they stock or aftermarket? I’d like to get my hands on some. Thanks!
Hey bro do you know how to fix the pin on the distribution box i broke mine
Hi. Great video. I have a 2014 Sierra and cannot seem to get the switched power to work. Is there a different pin to use in a 2014? Other than that 3rd one down.
Is the 2015 chevy 2500 ltz same wiring? About to attempt this for the first time.ive always paid for install.
I have a 2015 gmc 2500hd, I installed the Remote wire just like you did, it worked for a month but then recently my trucks battery got drained due to the Amp staying on, so what can I do now!??
The person who installed my stereo and amplifier ran the power wire to the fuse box. Should I run that to the battery itself? He did put a inline fuse on the line but the other day when I was looking at my battery I noticed there was no power wire for the amplifier. I am planning on adding a second battery.
Do you happen to know which wire behind the stereo face is the accessory wire, or key hot wire
I hooked up my 2014 Chevy Silverado the same way but my amp is staying on after the key is turned off and the key is out and my truck is locked
how do you connect the LOC? do you splice into the speakers wire on the end of the radio harness?
Where do you hook up the rca?
What processor would you recommend? I wanna do a full system using the stock radio.
Anyone know what's the wire color for front speakers on a 2016 GMC Sierra without Bose and non green plug as the tan and brown one
Would this be the same for a 2017? same truck and no Bose system
My boot on the inside was soo different i had to rip it apart
Do not connect your remote wire there I had all my dash gauges shut off and a bunch off warning lights come on and unplugged and went back to normal
Did you use a digital amp? Cause I was told my amp isn't digital would heat up and could catch on fire if it didn't get airflow. And I was always told that with the box I have for under the rear seat with the subs facing down it would hit the ground when it was working. How much clearance do you have with the subs?
Well for starters there is no such thing as a digital amplifier. All amplifiers are analog. The signal going in is analog, and the signal coming out is analog. Even if they converted the signal to digital inside for some sort of processing, by the time it reaches the actual drive circuit to be amplified (the part that creates heat), it would have to be analog again anyways.
Digital just means "small". Not actually digital.
So don't worry about that. As far as during down, basically if you have a subwoofer small enough to fit in the enclosure it probably won't have enough excursion to actually hit the floor.
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I’ve plugged my amp into that third pin with the female spade and my amp is still not turning on. It’ll not sure why because my amp is powered and grounded. Any help would be appreciated.
Sam issue any
I know this is really late, but did the remote wire work where it was connected, alot of people are saying it messed with the dash lights
Fernando Marin Ive installed multiple systems in these using that spot. No issues yet.
The Amp Lab thanks.
Fernando Marin did you end up doing it yourself?? Also curious how it turned out
How many feet of power cable did you use? I just ordered 18 feet, I hope it is enough.
17ft total.
I'm raising up my seats on my sierra. Wich setup will knock harder, 3 8s or 2 12s? Same truck except 2 inch taller in back seats?
MrYodeepYD the 8s will sound better quality wise, the 12s will hit lower and will seem louder because of the tone but will lose quality
Casey Todd i raised up the seats 3" and removed the jack to have more space and made a custom box for 2 sa 10s rev 3. Check it out on my videos
Does your truck have the Bose system? I am trying to figure out where I need to pick up signal, my truck has the Bose.
fondupot did you ever find this out ?
He answered the question 15 seconds in
has anyone developed electrical issues after this?
I hooked my remote wire where he said to in the video and my fuse box blew a month later. I don't know if it was the amps fault or not. but I'm going to have a shop install the remote when I get home
Dont use the pin under the dash it will eventually short out your dash lights, cig lighter fuse or direct wire in works better...
Do not use the remote wire pin he is recommending it may work for a shorr period but after a week my truck started glitching on all electrical components to the point I could not start the truck. Once I disconnected it all the system went back to normal.
Good luck with o awg or 1&2awg.
Do you have a parts list for this install? Thanks
cost of labor for this job
Lol,you don't need this part so just throw it away.
would a 0 gauge power cable fit perfect on that grommet for a 15 silverado single cab?
How do you remove the b pillar plastic?
How did you mount to the rear wall?