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09-12-2005, 06:22 PM

lead09

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Sorry if this is a noob question.

I'm using a wiring kit to put in my new head unit. Do I run a power wire to the battery for the head unit or do I use the power on the existing oem wiring harness?

The alpine power wire is bigger than the oem stuff.

Any help would be great.

Thanks.

09-12-2005, 11:20 PM

SQ Civic

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answered here...

09-12-2005, 11:36 PM

MichaelCRX

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i use 4guages power/ground for my head unit.

09-12-2005, 11:55 PM

Merlin

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it doesnt hurt to run an upgraded wire from teh battery if you are using deck power. if you are using amps then dont worry about it.

09-13-2005, 12:00 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Merlin:
it doesnt hurt to run an upgraded wire from teh battery if you are using deck power. if you are using amps then dont worry about it.

I agree, but in my case, I am using amp power for all my speakers, but I was running wire, and had the extra 10 awg for upgraded power, and ground wires straight into the HU... I figured why not...

regards, Mark