I'm getting ready to start installing my stereo system in my TSX, and have been doing a lot of research on it. I have gotton a lot of good information, but still have some un-answered questions.
First, I've read that you should not "cut" any wires on either of the 2 amplifier wire harnesses, but to "tap" into them. My question is, do the harnesses need to remain plugged into the amp if I plan to bypass it completely? (If they don't need to stay plugged in, wouldn't it be nice if Metra could make a wire harness to plug into the amp wire harnesses, since that's where most of the stereo wires we need are anyway?)
Second, if memory serves me correct, I think I read that the harnesses need to stay plugged into the amp because of the FM antenna booster wire. I'm assuming that the wire is in both harnesses, one going in and one coming out. If that is the case, can they just be jumped?
Speaking of the FM antenna booster, I read that putting amps in the trunk causes interference with the FM antenna. How true is this, and is there any more specifics on it? My original plan is to build a rack that would suspend the amps from the top of the rear deck, but that would obviously be a bad choice if they will cause interference with the FM reception.
Also, can anyone give me feedback on how an install went by tapping into the factory pre-out wires? How did it work, and how does it sound? My plan is to use the stock deck, but add a DIN-mounted DSP. Will this cause any engine noises?
Finally, does anyone have any pics or instruction on how you installed a din- style unit in the front tray under the stereo? What was cut, etc.? Would I be better off buying another tray to do it? I want to retain the door on it, for "stealth mode".
I think that should do it for now, thanks for the help!
First, I've read that you should not "cut" any wires on either of the 2 amplifier wire harnesses, but to "tap" into them. My question is, do the harnesses need to remain plugged into the amp if I plan to bypass it completely? (If they don't need to stay plugged in, wouldn't it be nice if Metra could make a wire harness to plug into the amp wire harnesses, since that's where most of the stereo wires we need are anyway?)
Second, if memory serves me correct, I think I read that the harnesses need to stay plugged into the amp because of the FM antenna booster wire. I'm assuming that the wire is in both harnesses, one going in and one coming out. If that is the case, can they just be jumped?
Speaking of the FM antenna booster, I read that putting amps in the trunk causes interference with the FM antenna. How true is this, and is there any more specifics on it? My original plan is to build a rack that would suspend the amps from the top of the rear deck, but that would obviously be a bad choice if they will cause interference with the FM reception.
Also, can anyone give me feedback on how an install went by tapping into the factory pre-out wires? How did it work, and how does it sound? My plan is to use the stock deck, but add a DIN-mounted DSP. Will this cause any engine noises?
Finally, does anyone have any pics or instruction on how you installed a din- style unit in the front tray under the stereo? What was cut, etc.? Would I be better off buying another tray to do it? I want to retain the door on it, for "stealth mode".
I think that should do it for now, thanks for the help!