IBleedMusick Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Wut up people, Here is the deal I am doing my Civic's FLI Audio build and I have reached a point where I need to start adding the trimmings before I complete the main build. As far as trimmings go I am installing a volt meter, trunk lights, lights under each seat and lights on the mids/highs amp. So here are my questions: Where do I wire the Volt Meter to get the best reading from my car when it's on with the engine running and when its on without the engine running? What wire in the car should I hook the trunk lights up to so that they are on when the car is running and when I just have the key in the ignition listening to music? Same question for the lights under the seat? The lights for the mids and highs amps will be hooked up to the remote turn on at the amp so I have my answer for those. All lights will have toggle switches on them just for my own craziness when ever I need to cut them off I like to know I can turn them off if need be. Quote 2013 Dodge Charger Build Log 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0Build Log 2005 Honda Civic LX Coupe Build Log SMD SUPER SELLER!!!!My Selling Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenC210 Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) Wut up people, Here is the deal I am doing my Civic's FLI Audio build and I have reached a point where I need to start adding the trimmings before I complete the main build. As far as trimmings go I am installing a volt meter, trunk lights, lights under each seat and lights on the mids/highs amp. So here are my questions: Where do I wire the Volt Meter to get the best reading from my car when it's on with the engine running and when its on without the engine running? What wire in the car should I hook the trunk lights up to so that they are on when the car is running and when I just have the key in the ignition listening to music? Same question for the lights under the seat? The lights for the mids and highs amps will be hooked up to the remote turn on at the amp so I have my answer for those. All lights will have toggle switches on them just for my own craziness when ever I need to cut them off I like to know I can turn them off if need be. I am going to be doing the same thing soon so what i did was get a relay and junction box post splitter and wire it so you could run everything to the splitter and it will turn on when your radio does. Pic for your viewing as far as the volt meter i would run it to the battery that you ran your amps to. although i am not to sure on the volt meter Edited October 26, 2011 by KenC210 Quote Kids Cadi Power Wheel Build2007 Ford Escape Build2012 Toyota Corolla Build 2013 Toyota Tundra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenC210 Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 i could show better pics i am just getting ready for work... you could also use a switch from the junction post box to control the on and off like when its day and you dont need the extra drain on the battery. i also have a switch i could show more pics later Quote Kids Cadi Power Wheel Build2007 Ford Escape Build2012 Toyota Corolla Build 2013 Toyota Tundra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Wut up people, Here is the deal I am doing my Civic's FLI Audio build and I have reached a point where I need to start adding the trimmings before I complete the main build. As far as trimmings go I am installing a volt meter, trunk lights, lights under each seat and lights on the mids/highs amp. So here are my questions: Where do I wire the Volt Meter to get the best reading from my car when it's on with the engine running and when its on without the engine running? What wire in the car should I hook the trunk lights up to so that they are on when the car is running and when I just have the key in the ignition listening to music? Same question for the lights under the seat? The lights for the mids and highs amps will be hooked up to the remote turn on at the amp so I have my answer for those. All lights will have toggle switches on them just for my own craziness when ever I need to cut them off I like to know I can turn them off if need be. What do you want the voltmeter to measure? If you want to see alternator voltage, wire it to the front of your car (alternator or front battery). If you want to see amplifier voltage, wire it to the amps (this will show you any voltage drop that occurs from the cable routing). Trunk lights could also be hooked up to the remote turn on wire (with a relay). Or have a pin-switch conected to a relay that turns the lights on when the trunk is opened..? Quote This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBleedMusick Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Wut up people, Here is the deal I am doing my Civic's FLI Audio build and I have reached a point where I need to start adding the trimmings before I complete the main build. As far as trimmings go I am installing a volt meter, trunk lights, lights under each seat and lights on the mids/highs amp. So here are my questions: Where do I wire the Volt Meter to get the best reading from my car when it's on with the engine running and when its on without the engine running? What wire in the car should I hook the trunk lights up to so that they are on when the car is running and when I just have the key in the ignition listening to music? Same question for the lights under the seat? The lights for the mids and highs amps will be hooked up to the remote turn on at the amp so I have my answer for those. All lights will have toggle switches on them just for my own craziness when ever I need to cut them off I like to know I can turn them off if need be. I am going to be doing the same thing soon so what i did was get a relay and junction box post splitter and wire it so you could run everything to the splitter and it will turn on when your radio does. Pic for your viewing as far as the volt meter i would run it to the battery that you ran your amps to. although i am not to sure on the volt meter That's a great idea but where can I get a junction box post splitter from and the relay? Quote 2013 Dodge Charger Build Log 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0Build Log 2005 Honda Civic LX Coupe Build Log SMD SUPER SELLER!!!!My Selling Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBleedMusick Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Kenc210 that would be great if you could post pics later I want to do this the best way possible Quote 2013 Dodge Charger Build Log 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0Build Log 2005 Honda Civic LX Coupe Build Log SMD SUPER SELLER!!!!My Selling Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBleedMusick Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 I was thinking about a mercury switch for the trunk lights or wiring them to the wire that detects the trunk being opened but I still wanted a toggle switch for instances when I don't want them on at all. It sounds crazy but I have times when I want people to just the amps on with no other lights at all Quote 2013 Dodge Charger Build Log 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0Build Log 2005 Honda Civic LX Coupe Build Log SMD SUPER SELLER!!!!My Selling Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBleedMusick Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Nevermind about the junction box I found one on Amazon but all I need are instruction on how I need to hook this up for everything to work with no issues. Detailed instructions would be great I am pretty good about following directions I just need to get this all hooked up so I can continue my install as planned. Quote 2013 Dodge Charger Build Log 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0Build Log 2005 Honda Civic LX Coupe Build Log SMD SUPER SELLER!!!!My Selling Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenC210 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 The cheapest i have seen for the relay at socket set http://www.darvex.com/store/pc/12-Volt-Relay-With-Matching-Wire-Socket-119p799.htm And here is great instructions on how to wire the relay http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/22495-multile-amps-or-accesories-on-remote-lead/ these are what i used to wire the relay. Quote Kids Cadi Power Wheel Build2007 Ford Escape Build2012 Toyota Corolla Build 2013 Toyota Tundra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenC210 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Pics of the switch i got wired up Quote Kids Cadi Power Wheel Build2007 Ford Escape Build2012 Toyota Corolla Build 2013 Toyota Tundra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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