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[stadt11]

I have a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab w/ Bose & Onstar. I'm looking to add an amp (Kicker DX700) to my factory stereo, but cannot find any wiring diagrams that tell me where to tap into. What I'm looking for:

- Stereo Harness Wiring Diagram
- Which wire to tap-in for the Amp Remote Turn-On
- What are the speaker wire colors so I can install my Peripheral Line-Out Converter (LOC)

Should I tap into the wires behind the factory 6-disc stereo, or under the center console (if you suggest center console, how to I take it out)?

Should I tap into the front or rear speaker wires so that when the rear-audio-controlls get turned on that the subs still stay on?

I'm searched all forums, but just cannot find the answer I'm looking for, please, who can assist?

Thanks very much!

[Lincoln]

Go to the bottom of the page at the link and find the image with "Q: How do I add a sub..."

http://www.installer....php?carid=2504

[stadt11]

Go to the bottom of the page at the link and find the image with "Q: How do I add a sub..."

http://www.installer....php?carid=2504

Thanks for your reply. These instructions are to install a LOC after the factory amp, won't this limit the power of my mono amp (seems as though I'd be installed an amp off of an amp)?

[Lincoln]

On some vehicles the LOC won't work if installed before the amp b/c there is not enough voltage on the "low" level from the radio. Low in quotes b/c it's really a speaker level connection that outputs something higher then normal low level signals and less then normal speaker (high) level (on certain vehicles). An LOC is designed for high level signals, so after the amp is exactly where it belongs. If the head unit outputs .5v - 4v then no LOC is necessary, just a conversion from stranded wire to RCAs would be required. I recommend an LOC with gain controls over one without (I'm not sure what your PIE LOC has).

[stadt11]

On some vehicles the LOC won't work if installed before the amp b/c there is not enough voltage on the "low" level from the radio. Low in quotes b/c it's really a speaker level connection that outputs something higher then normal low level signals and less then normal speaker (high) level (on certain vehicles). An LOC is designed for high level signals, so after the amp is exactly where it belongs. If the head unit outputs .5v - 4v then no LOC is necessary, just a conversion from stranded wire to RCAs would be required. I recommend an LOC with gain controls over one without (I'm not sure what your PIE LOC has).

My Peripheral does have gains, I will try to install the LOC after the factory Bose amp. Thanks for your suggestions.

[Zembonez]

My Peripheral does have gains, I will try to install the LOC after the factory Bose amp. Thanks for your suggestions.

A Bose system will have essentially line level between the head and amp. You will need to install the LOC after the Bose amp. That Peripheral should work like a dream because you can match it to the rest of the system using the gains.