SlickRick2

I can't seem to find anything, but maybe I'm using the wrong search terms.

I'm thinking of adding a single-unit powered sub that goes under the front pass. seat. I have an aftermarket HU and non-premium sound. Is the battery the only power source? The amp is 125w RMS and needs 10-12g power wires. I'll use the remote turn-on from the HU.

If I have to use the batery in back, where do I run the wires?

Thanks.

donbrew

There is the BCM fuse box, there are a couple of spares. There is the underhood fuse box.

Run wires under the carpet.

SlickRick2

Thanks, Don.

donbrew

Actually, come to think, the aux power outlet on the rear center console is a handy place to splice into. It is 20 amps, and I don't think there is anything else on the circuit. Or, the cigarette lighter on the waterfall is 20 Amp shared with the OBDii port.

SlickRick2

Thanks, very helpful.

firemangeorge

"needs 10-12g power wires"

Wiring that big needs to be hooked into a power source that is the same size or larger.
Power outlet or cigarette lighter wouldn't be a good choice to tap into.

donbrew

I was thinking 20 amp would be 12g? If not then you have to go to the battery, run it under the plastic floor to the carpet.

SlickRick2

Thanks, both.

skyline26

just a side note, i looked at adding a thin sub like the ones found in pickups behind the seats, and I didnt have enough room under the HHR seats. Now this was a couple years ago, so maybe there is a manufacturer that is making a thinner sub box..or youre going to have to make custom brackets to raise the seat.

SlickRick2

I was wondering that myself; although, I haven't measured under the seat, yet. The two I'm looking at are the Infinity BassLink SM/JBL BassPro SL 2 7/8"x10 1/16"x13 9/16" and the Sound Ordinance B-8PTD 3 1/8"x9 1/8"x13 5/8". Was your consideration in the 3" height area?