Line Out Converter
09-18-2009, 06:44 PM
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Line Out Converter
For those of you that installed a line out converter, where did you splice into the speaker wires? I know you could do it at the door speakers, but wouldn't that be more trouble than doing it behind the factory head unit? Another thing, should I disconnect the battery before unplugging the harness from the head unit before splicing wires? I've heard conflicting steps about this. Any info would be appreciated 
09-18-2009, 07:00 PM
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I haven't installed a line converter in my HHR yet, but I've done plenty of installs. You do want to hook that up to the back of the head unit, and yes always disconnect the battery when installing or uninstalling car audio equip!
The one thing I like about having the battery in the back of the car is that it will be easy to install amps, etc in the cargo area. Just need to run an rca cord and remote turn on wire from the headunit, power, ground and you're in business
The one thing I like about having the battery in the back of the car is that it will be easy to install amps, etc in the cargo area. Just need to run an rca cord and remote turn on wire from the headunit, power, ground and you're in business
09-19-2009, 05:24 PM
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What would ya'll recommend using as connectors for splicing the wires? I've never done a l.o.c. install but I have done a few sub/amp installs and I've always used the "wire nuts" that look like cones that you twist over the ends of the wires
09-19-2009, 07:28 PM
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You mean Marretts? I wouldnt use them in a car, IMO the movement and vibration could loosen them. I just twist the wires together properly or solder them and then use electrical tape. Thats what most professional installers do.
09-19-2009, 09:23 PM
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ha,ha...that is so old school! I don't recommend using those, I am guilty of using those before but that was back in high school. I won't tell you how long ago that was. I usually use the insulated butt splices and crimp them together on both ends. You could solder them, and cover the connections with heat shrink but that is more time consuming.
09-19-2009, 09:32 PM
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Different place, different name 
If I was any good at soldering, I wouldn't have even asked but the radio in my car isn't the place I want to practice on 
Thanks for the input on this. I'd rather ask now with a working radio then ask later and be without any tunes
If I was any good at soldering, I wouldn't have even asked but the radio in my car isn't the place I want to practice on Thanks for the input on this. I'd rather ask now with a working radio then ask later and be without any tunes
09-19-2009, 09:50 PM
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oh yeah, avoid using electrical tape if possible. It hardly ever stays put, and not to mention it usually ends up making a big sticky mess. No professional installer I've seen uses electrical tape on audio connections??