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Expert: - 6/24/2006


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i have a 96 maxima with a bose system. i want to install a aftermarket deck (kenwood). My Question is how do you bypass or turn on the factory amp to still use the speakers in the bose system. one stereo shop said it couldnt be done but another said it was just a matter of jumping a wire in the harness. please help as my head unit is dead and i have no sounds to drive to     
                               thanks,
                                    Alvin

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there is two ways to do this take everything out or turn on the amplifier
if they are still good and the speakers the day that you want to get better speakers the amplifiers need to go out at the same time

the only thing you need to do is look for the amplifier power wire in the harness  or go in the trunk and see the color this wire needs 12 volts when the radio is on
but is been a long time so i forgot the color
i done it before is posible ,and it works and sounds good,
you will get some noise and to much power so  to fix that you need a hi/low interface for bose systems from
www.oemautosound.com  www soundgate.com
good luck

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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