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SlickRick2 11-26-2016 04:54 PM

BCM #6 "Amp" fuse?
 
I assume the BCM #6 Amp fuse is a circuit for the premium Panasonic subwoofer amp if it was present. It is not in my car. My test light indicates this is hot all the time; it has a 20 amp fuse in it. I'm planning to use this to power my underseat subwoofer (Kenwood KSC-SW11). It only draws 7.5 or less amps and the directions say to connect to the fuse block instead of directly to the battery.

Am I correct that #6 is for the amp?

Oldblue 11-26-2016 05:53 PM

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Yes the foot well fuse box #6 , is the 20 amp fuse for the amp

SlickRick2 11-26-2016 06:11 PM

Thanks, Oldblue, I just wanted to be sure.

Oldblue 11-26-2016 07:24 PM

Rest assured.

donbrew 11-26-2016 07:29 PM

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It will be a red/white wire coming out of the BCM,connector C3, position D11

SlickRick2 11-26-2016 08:48 PM

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Thanks, don. I'm using something I came across called a fuse tap to make it easier. Here's a pic. In my case I don't think I need a fuse in the bottom slot since there is no "factory" amp. Also, according to the article (link below), both fuses do not have to be the same as each other.

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An explanation here for using the two sockets.

SlickRick2 12-16-2016 02:36 PM

I installed the Kenwood KSC-SW11 a few weeks ago and it's working perfectly and filling in the sound greatly for my Infinity REF6500cx components. I used the BCM #6 fuse (always hot) along with a fuse tap for power and BCM #21 (if I recall correctly) to turn it on since that one is switched. The "power antenna" wire from my aftermarket HU was tied into the Metra Interface stuff, so I didn't feel like tapping into that. Thanks to everyone for their help in both threads.

Oldblue 12-16-2016 02:53 PM

Great to hear! Enjoy the music and Crank It Up!

SlickRick2 12-16-2016 04:32 PM

Thanks, Oldblue. The sub really makes it come alive.


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