best way to hook up loc(or not?) in acura tl

[Erik Berggren]

New here and I hope I can find some help . I have a 2005 acura tl. Just installed a alpine type x 12" on a hifonics zrx3000.

I also have a dd-1 to use in tuning. I have hooked up several systems but always with new deck. My acura needs to keep the factory HU so I used a Line out converter. I wired into the factory 8" sub wires. I did some research and found the stock HU puts out a bad signal and or a tampered signal? Also read i would need some kind of processor to fix this or tap pre factory amp? or maybe its the rinky dink LOC i picked up from a local shop.

The dd1 picks up distortion at like level 10 of 40 with eq flat. then i tune the amp to that and it is too quite. Crank up the deck and amp level and it puts out some sound. I just want to make sure it is right and im not distorting my sub. But im confused.

anyone have any experience with the TL?

Thanks , Erik

[Kyblack76]

Your just looking to add a sub amp with a line output converter?

(i didnt read 99% of your post, im sorry)

But.. just a sub amplifer and driver?

[Erik Berggren]

Your just looking to add a sub amp with a line output converter?

(i didnt read 99% of your post, im sorry)

But.. just a sub amplifer and driver?

correct , thats all for now.

doors n tweets soon.

[Kyblack76]

You need to tap into the sub out put...

You just go willey nilley, you may tap into a signal, that is band passed that will make a low end want, no good.

Feel me?

Car audio systems these days, are "smart". To smart.. shit..

You need to find, and tap into a signal, that will allow you to get the band(s) you are looking for....

I love the Tl shape. Love it.... great lookin sedan... IMHO

(i had a TSX build that i loved, and NOW, wish i still had)

Good luck

[Erik Berggren]

It seems like im going to have to tap the hu source pre amp and use a line driver to boost the signal. Now i have to hunt down where to splice into that pre amp signal.

[Erik Berggren]

I preciate the help. Tls are awesome. Just wish it was rwd but hey thats what my dmax is for i guess.

[Kyblack76]

Best case, is BEFORE the OEM amp,, just after the HU.

You want a signal, (you can search online for correct pin out) that is NOT band passed, or fucked with....... at least, not dicked with for what you want... (30hzish - 90hz ish) feel me?

And hell ya,.. lets see the ride.. Ive ALWAYS dug on a TL... yep..

[95legwagon]

this may help a lil bit:

2005 Acura TL Car Radio Stereo Wiring Diagram

Car Radio Constant 12v+ Wire: White
Car Radio Switched 12v+ Wire: Yellow/Red
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Red/Black
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: Red/Blue
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger: Yellow/Green
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: Red/Yellow
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: The factory amplifier is located in the driver kick panel (next to the glove box).
Front Speakers Size: N/A
Front Speakers Location: N/A
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Green
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Blue
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Black
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown
Rear Speakers Size: N/A
Rear Speakers Location: N/A
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): White
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Orange
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Red

Notes: The center channel speaker wires are green/white - blue/yellow. The subwoofer speaker wires are yellow/black - lt. green/red.

OP not sure if these are correct but this is definitly a start

[Pro7]

Hey where'd you find the wiring scheme at? I kinda wanna find something like that for my car

[Guest]

i know the12volt has stuff like this. not 100% sure if thats where wagon got his though

http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/vehicles.html