Hey guys I need some help about what I would need to wire my jl 500/1, w6 and capacitor I took it out my gs since my friend crashed it and gonna put it in my isf and let best buy do the install just need to buy everything I need. To get it to them and installed. Don't know that much about systems lol .Already got box and amp been mounted on custom board with box . I disconnected the power wires ground and capacitor just need to know wire sizes or specs whatever u call it and I'm also keeping factory radio . Thanks in advance

 

Here's what I got (for 2009 ML).




em01463.pdf

 

You can tap the harness at the amp (which is what rickna posted above) or run wire from your woofers for audio signals but it will have to converted via a LC2i, Cleansweep, bit10, etc. it's pretty much a straight forward/basic set up.

I wouldn't let bestbuy touch my car but that's just me.

 

So I would need a clean sweep to hook it up with the factory radio .should I purchase the jl clean sweep that's in the classifieds now

 

You don't need a clean sweep It's one of your options to convert your signal. The cheapest option is the lc2i which most seem to have problems with. I used the lc2i and ran my signal directly from my factory subwoofer with no issues.

 

One of the issues was the bass drop off at high volume. I read a post saying the solution was to put a 12 ohm 100 w resistor across the + & - inputs. on the lc2i.

 

I'm doing same thing right now, is there (1) or (2) pairs of wires going to sub ( ML) and plan on running the LC2i, had the Scosche SLC4 loc and the bass don't seem right with it.

 

There are only 2 wires for the ML sub (pos/neg). You need to bridge them on the lc2i terminals to boost the signal. The accubass **** helps with the bass drop off at higher volumes. It's all in the install manual.

 

In this case I got a aftermarket sub which is a jl w6 don't know how it would work lc2i is a 2 channel device that holds 400 watts is that compatible with my aftermarket amp which is a jl 500/1 amp and the subs ? Sorry if this is a stupid question or not don't know much about this system **** just don't want installer to rip me off an mess things up

 

So the type of power I'm running with my jl amp and lj sub this resistor would be fine or would I need stronger one ?

 

You will be fine with the lc2i with your setup it's just a matter of bridging the channels. I have been running a Zed Minotaur and a Morel Ultimo for almost 2 years now with zero issues.

if the installer can't figure this setup out, RUN! The lc2i is the easiest line converter to hook up.

 

Thanks fellas appreciate the help and made my mind up not taking it to best buy lol