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Expert: - 12/31/2007


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Hello,

I have a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer with the jbl premium audio sytem and I'm trying to install an after market amplifier and subwoofer.  I know how to install an amp, but I don't know where to make the connections in the premium audio system.  It looks like I can connect it to the receiver in the cargo area because the connections to the old amplifier come straight from it.  I don't know which are the power cables, ground cable, and remote turn on wires though.  I also don't know where to wire in the speaker connections either.  The amp does have speaker level inputs though, so I don't have to worry about rca cables.  If you could possibly provide me with a wiring diagram or something I think that would do the trick.  Thank you!

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you can not tap in to the factory amplifier this unit is also the tuner  in thes vehicle  so be very carefull run your power to the front battery
also the unit at front is not a radio  don't remove or tap into any cables there  

to get the speakerinput for the amplifier use the subwoofer oudio from the factory 8 woofer
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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