Subwoofer and Amp Install on a Factory Head Unit - 04 Mazda 3
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In this tutorial, i show you how to install a subwoofer amplifier in a car with a factory head unit. This will work for any amp and any subwoofer. This tutorial is specific to an 04 Mazda 3s, however, it is similar to almost all cars. I am using 8 gauge wiring in the video. Make sure you get a diagram of your factory wiring harness to attach the LOC too. Also make sure you tap into the front speakers, NOT the rear ones.
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watching in 2017 and this is still pretty straight forward.
Psssssh, watchin in 2018 yo!
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For someone who is actually concerned, I've performed this installation on my mazda 3:
-The negative is the Green and black cable.
-The remote is a yellow wire with color dots.
-Front speakers are the 4 ones at the down right side on the connector (wite +,white with a red line -. This are for left side.) (Grey+, and grey with a line - this are for the right side)
I'm glad I found your video because for about a good month and a half I've been searching all over the internet and not one video was on the mark, but yours was 100% in my book. So thank you, I'm setting my sub up tomorrow with the help of your video!
wow that's pretty straight forward.
this is all too straight forward for me is there a harder way to do this?
Ivan Lopez hahahaa. Bless you sir
Lost me when he connected the ternimal. Lol
Bahaha xD
@@bustillosbrandon100 That was the point I gave up aswell
@@MonkeyKing3333 it was a good laugh. Btw video helped me. 👍🏼
Hey man, hope you are well! I just now finished installing a sub and amp into the exact same car, but 2.0, took about an hour for my buddy to cut and twist and solder the wires together while I was prepping the fuse for the battery, and running other wires to sub and amp. This video helped me big time and we nailed it first try when we powered back on. The accessory wire yellow is where I connected the remote wire. Everything works great and I’m SUPER happy with it. #KICKERAUDIO #KICKERCOMPS
I just got the same car and I couldn’t find a good video on this for a Mazda and Boom Just randomly appeared . It was a Very good quality video thank you so much 👍
That's the youtube algorithm! Courtesy of google (Alphabet Inc.) 😂😂
I fee like it's pretty straight forward
Great video man. This really brought back memories. I haven't done this stuff in about 20 years, but I'll be doing a subwoofer install on my son's 2007 Mazda 3 after Christmas. The only thing I plan on doing differently is that I'm going to install my LC2i LOC in an accessible spot (with my subwoofer and amp).
I did my first install when I was about 17. That was back in 1990 when CZcams did not exist. Not knowing what I was doing, I ran the power wires and the rca wires down the same side of the vehicle I did the installation on. Noise was TERRIBLE! I ended up getting a line filter. I later talked to a professional and he told me to run my signal wires on the opposite side. I did that and the noise went away.
Wish I had access to videos like this back in the day.
The internet is an immensely helpful tool for these kinds of things! Without it, I wouldn't have figured out how to do a decent install when I started getting into car audio three years ago.
After researching for about a month this video really helped me understand how to do this i do have a professional helping me with the install but i like to know what im doing before i start doing it thanks man
thank you so much for this, i have the exact car except it's the sedan model and this video really helped
Just keep watching thanks a lot for the video and information you share
Very straight forward 👍 much appreciated!
I didn't know this was pretty straight forward. Thanks!
This video was pretty straight forward
To remove the paint I actually use a drill and one of those metal brush things for drills. Much easier if you have one of those. Other than that pretty straight forward ;) LOL Good video, very easy to follow the steps! Good job!
adding this video to my instructions playlist. Very good information.
everything headunit i can manage. but im new to subs. interestingly enough my friend wants to use his stock unit for his subs as well so this video was VERY STRAIGHT FORWARD.. haha thanks for being so informative it's much appreciated, cheers
Jacob Power yeah... don't worry about being new to subs, they're pretty straight forward.
Recommendation, if it hasn't been noted by someone already, is to take a few small zip ties, and tie down the electrical tape with them. It'll help keep the tape in place, even after the adhesive wears off (which it will over time). It's also helpful for those who use the twist and tape method (no soldering or butt connectors) to keep the connections from pulling out too easily. Still not recommended to use the twist and tape method, but I've have to do it before, and the zip ties were very helpful in keeping everything together.
haha, I had no idea I said "pretty straight forward" that much.
+ADRENALINE567 great video. this is one thing i have left to do.
Thank you !! thats was very helpful, my 2007 mazda 3 sounds great now
Great video! It's all pretty straight forward!
🤣 i was bout to post the same thing
Hey man great video!
Nice video man
Thank you for this I just purchased my sub&. Could you let me know where you connected the control wire? I missed it.
Well, that was pretty straightforward.
I just ordered a four channel amp for the speakers I put in. I'm guessing the hookup for all this would be the same regardless of whether it's for a sub or all the speakers, correct? Really appreciate the video, my friend. Thank you.
nice video very helpful. I have an 04 mazda 6 and two 12" subs and I am trying to install them.
did it work about the same as it did in the video? I have an 06 mazda 6 I want to put a sub in!
Video helped me out 👍🏼.
thanks for the very informative video, thanks for posting this it will definitely help me out with my install!
Hey man great video do you think you could list everything that ill need to do this to my mazda 3 besides the amp and sub I would really appreciate it
Sweet install! Will you be changing the door speakers? I have the same vehical.
Ah, you have the winning blue metallic! What a beautiful choice!
@@a.k.3659 Thanks!
@@ericsotosoto379 I have the same 😆 sedan base model 1,6lt gasoline engine. Last year changed mine with the coaxials Blaupunkt ICx 662 (price for 4: 60€). Also installed a beast subwoofer 😲 (Pioneer TS-WX1220AH). I did it myself after watching lots of youtube videos (one of them was this one here). I might upload a video. Ask me anything.
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this was pretty straight forward.
You should disconnect the negative terminal when doing it too.
Very helpful 🙏
"Pretty straight forward" 😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍👍 great vid man plz respond
Such a good video. Great job.
For those wondering if it truly is pretty straightforward, it is pretty straightforward.
Hey where did you connect your remote wire to?
Fuse box - radio (2nd from the left top row AKA no. 44). Located under glove box. Tie to side that has no voltage when car is off. It'll just switch on when you turn ignition on and not constantly drain your battery 24/7.
Pretty good tutorial, thank you
step one-build a rocket(pretty straight forward)
step two:power it with an arc reactor(also pretty straight forward)
step 3 connect everything else in a random ass order that nobody fuvkin knows (most straight forward)
step 4 drive straight forWard into a wall...pretty straight forward
I shouldn't have read the comments while video was playing. Because i probably wouldn't have noticed how straight forward this video was.
its so pretty strait forward
If I run my power cable through the engine's main wire harness can I still keep it far enough away from the RCA cables when I run them under my seat? (putting a slim powered sub under the front passenger seat.
Great vid! pretty straight forward ;)
Thank you so much!
Good job man
I have the exact same set up could you tell me which wires connect to the head unit from the LOC?
Hello,
I see you have cruise control. What engine do you have? I have 1.6 105HP, is it possible to put it there?
Where did you get the LOC ?
Thanks bro!
Wow! Pretty straight forward! Lol jk. Good video man! This will Help me alot!
Hi,
Do i really need an L O C, can I connect the cables directly to the sub?
thanks i was hoping for that i didnt need to drill a hole in the firewall for the powercable
thnx for the video
Could you explain to me the wiring process you did?
So you can use a llc even if you have a factory Amp. Or would it be better if I use the pac unit,
@adrenaline567 what LOC do you use?
i got a powered kenwood sub to put under my seat. amp and sub in one. much easier and sounds good enough.
The loc2sl adapter is only for 2channels Amp?? Thanks
So you just T cut the front speaker wires and twisted them with the converter wires? It been seeing vids where they cut the leaker wires and just don't use them but don't know what that does how do the speakers work if I cut them to hook the radio to the amp? But yea so T cut ? That makes more sense if that's what you did?
Shot brother you saved me $200 yoo!!!
Where did you install that thin blue wire that's connected to the red wire connected to the battery?
Also how did you mount your sub? Cuz idk about you but i dont like hearing my sub smashing around in my trunk.
Are you in Denver, by chance?
Hey man,I'm about to install a 4 channel amp in my 2008 Mazda 3 and I'm not sure which wire is the accessory 12v (the one to connect the remote wire to to tell the amp to turn on)I am struggling to find a diagram on Google could you tell me what color it is
wait is it pretty strair forward or pretty simple im confused
Where did you get the wire diagram? I just need to wire in the LOC now but I dont know how
Do you recommend any good aftermarket head unit with a screen(preferably android interface) and bluetooth connection for the Mazda 3 BK?
what type of loc do you reccomend getting
Brandon Vanhouten hey did u end up getting one because I have the same Mazda and I need one but which one should I get
i just hooked mine up to the middle brake lite hot wire amp works fine
And if it ever has an issue (Like drawing too much current and melting your tiny wire) there's a chance you might end up with no working brake lights due to a short. Sounds safe. You might wanna stay away from safety light circuits.
Raven1024 it does sometimes the interior lights dim to the beat but im to lazy to fix it
Just a little dangerous...
ur fuse should be close 2 ur battery/sourse! & if u get a c.a.b1600.1-get a serious power wire/wiring. kit
WITH a 9 volt battery you can tell what wires goes to what speaker and also their polarity. No need for a schematic.
where did you find your diagram to install the loc i can’t find one anywhere
Do you have the standard Mazda Radio in your car or something else ?
Ive hooked up my loc's. whats the easiest way to hook speaker wire from amp to speakers?
can i splice back into the factory loom that i hooked loc too? (4 channel amp for spilts and upgraded speakers)
What about how you mounted the sub box?
Ok maybe I'm just stupid but, when you cut the front speaker wires to attach the loc to, how do the front speakers get signal still? Please respond! This has been driving me crazy! :)
u just cut them so you can attach the LOC into them. afterwards, everything gets spliced back together.
ADRENALINE567 so i could just wrap the LOC wire around the speaker wire and then tape it up?
Yes.
guys u can connect amp remote wire to ur cigarette lighter too.make sure ur cigarette lighter turn on and off with ignition
+BADDU sidhu Ghetto ass install. Run the remote from your radio's remote. If you wanna be a hack, do what this guy said.
mu radio remote didnt work.so i connected to cigarette lighter and its working fine for me
Question? Would this work on a Mazda6 or nah
What do you hook the Yellow (12V+) wire to?? I noticed you called it an accessory wire? what's it's purpose and where in the wire harness should I tap it too? In the instructions to my LOC it says run it to my amps power source but that's to much work.. There has to be an alternative somewhere in the wire harness behind my stereo right?? and might be a stupid question but can I just tap my ground wire into another ground wire behind my stereo? thanks
Kevin Addley late reply but that wire would be your "remote wire". As in, the wife that tells the amp to turn on and/or off. You usually want to connect it to the RADIO's power source because you only want you sub amp on when your radio is turned on. Usually headunits have an extra BLUE wire in the back for this reason.
Pretty straight forwad
What are all the stuff you used and needed?
sooo i have an 05 mazda 3s with the stock navigation.. will installing an aftermarket headunit/dvd player make me lose functionality in the stock one?
If You Say Pretty Straightforward One More Time!!!! Jk jk. great video really helped. it was pretty straightforward. LOL
hey i got a mazda too which you didint say what color goest to which in yours
:D
Ya man whatd you hook the contol wire up to? In my audi i hooked it into mycigarette lighter. I might do that on my mazda but i wanna know where you put it.
Did you try it and did it quirk because my amp wint turn on
Can i get a link to your LSC? cant seem to find any online ?
Cant you just splice the rca cables & add to an exzisting speaker wire & cut out the converter?
I can't fit my loc behind my radio, the radio doesn't slide all the way in because the loc is in the way please tell me where to put the loc
Would this be the same for the Mazda Axela 2006?
When you put the power cable on the battery, where you put the ground cable ?
+iTouch461 The ground cable for the amp does not run from the battery. It goes straight from the amp to somewhere to a ground point near the amp. If your battery needs a thicker gauge ground, you would run a wire from the battery to a good ground near the battery. Also, whenever your system is above 500 watts, use 0 gauge power wire.
How do you secure the subwoofer in your trunk?
2005 Mazda 3 pretty much the same?
As close to the battery terminal as pasta bowl
Lmfaooooo I read this exactly as he said it
I’m having trouble figuring out where to run my wire from the battery to the trunk. Where would I put that through?
There are holes in the firewall 😉. Beware! You need to install fuse near the battery or else the whole car might catch fire 🔥🔥
Hi Bro ..kindly help me to connect output converter
I think it's called T cut?
How you get Bose too work never worked on my car
How does the center vents cone off i dont want to brake mine
do I have to cut the speaker wire on my harness or can I just leave em alone I was just gone use the power and ground
there's a seperate wire u can use off the wiring harness. its blue/white
hi bro,i followed everything and installed 12 inch build in amp subwoofer on mazda rx8 (2005).but when i plugin in both rca wire to the amp.it doesnt sounds working but with one wire ,anyone, then it works loud ,what did i do wrong ? any idea ?