Under-seat sub: So where should I wire it then?!

[samdavis]

Evening all,

I'm currently working out how I should install my Pioneer TS-WX110A sub in my 500, but I'm running into a few problems (or nightmares!)

According to the manual it needs to be installed into the cars fusebox to a constant supply providing at least 10 amps.

I've looked at the interior fusebox behind the passenger dash and there are no free slots for a hookup. The other problem is the power wire is wired up to a loom (with remote, ground, line input ...) and the fuse holder is also moulded onto the elad, making engine bay installation seem really difficult!

I figure these could be my best options:

- Use a fusetap on an existing fused appliance at the fuse box, but what should I tap??
- Tap into the main live feed coming into the car (as advised on TA)... but how and where?
- Tap into the cigarette lighter?
- Wire directly into the battery feed, but I don't want to butcher the wiring loom getting into the engine bay and the power wiring is incredibly thin and not armoured.


I'm in a pickle, this isn't looking as simple as I thought it would be. I've installed heavier audio systems before but this is confusing me!

Anyone got any advise or good ideas?

Thanks in advance

 

[Andy Monty]

Remote to fag lighter unless you have aftermarket head unit

not had my sisters 500 to bits but i know the live feed will be a bloody thick cable

or i would use a fuse tap and take it off something like the electric window fuse


or get some more cable and another fuse holder and take it from the engine bay through the grommet and join to the subs loom?

 

[Devious]

Personally, I would go for the latter option. Add a fuse at the positive before entering the bulkhead and tap the remote wire from the HU.
Ta

 

[samdavis]

Cheers everyone that makes more sense to me.

I've got some old 10 guage amp kit leftovers I could use through the engine bay. Any advise on joining the two cables to gether safely? Or should I try and find a fused distro box to do this?

 

[Andy Monty]

Crimp and heatshrink?