Where does the rem wire connect to

Since the remote turn on wire is low current, it can be connected to almost any fused output terminal (such as the one for the radio itself) as long as it only powers up when the vehicle is on.

1. What is the REM connection on AMP?
2. Where does the remote wire for the AMP go?
3. What does REM stand for audio?
4. What does the accessory wire connect to?
5. How do I turn on my amp without remote wire?
6. Is power antenna the same as remote?
7. What is SWC connector?
8. Can I use speaker wire for remote turn on?
9. How do you run a 2 amp remote wire?
10. Why is my amp not getting power?

What is the REM connection on AMP?

It stands for Remote, AMPs are kind of like TV sets, you can plug it in but unless you click the power button nothing will happen. So, rem, is the power button. You need to either go to you Head Unit (deck) and splice the wire into the remote trigger or go to your fuse box and use the IGN or ACC fuse.

Where does the remote wire for the AMP go?

The turn-on wire (also called the remote wire) is located behind the stereo. On aftermarket stereos, it's usually a blue and white wire. The remote wire will "tell" your amplifier to turn on whenever the stereo is powered up (usually, whenever the vehicle is turned on).

What does REM stand for audio?

A Beginners Guide to Real Ear Measures (REM)

What does the accessory wire connect to?

The 12V accessory wire is connected from the stereo to the ignition switch accessory wires. So when you turn on the ignition, it activates the 12V accessory wire to turn on the stereo. This means that the 12V wire must stay connected to power the stereo.

How do I turn on my amp without remote wire?

If the amp doesn't have a remote, then simply use the contact of the reed relay to switch a power control relay for the amp.

Is power antenna the same as remote?

Almost every aftermarket head unit has a remote turn on wire. Some manufacturers call it a power antenna wire. But regardless of the label all it does is output a positive 12 volts when the head unit is turned on. It should be noted that some head units have both a remote turn on wire and a power antenna wire.

What is SWC connector?

What is a SWC interface? SWC is an acronym standing for Steering Wheel Control. An SWC interface is a module that connects a vehicle's OEM steering wheel controls with an aftermarket headunit or radio replacement unit.

Can I use speaker wire for remote turn on?

Speaker wires can be used as remote wires. It doesn't matter what kind of wire you use for a remote wire. Any copper wire will work when used as a remote wire. Since most speaker wires are made of copper metal, they can be used for remote wiring.

How do you run a 2 amp remote wire?

You can splice the tip of the remote wire, just before you reach an amp, and tap 2 wires, one from each amp. Ive seen some people put a jumper wire from the remote terminal of one amp to the remote terminal of the 2nd amp. It works.

Why is my amp not getting power?

If the Amp Doesn't Power On at All

If the remote turn-on wire doesn't have power, your amp won't turn on. ... This wire is thicker than the remote wire, and it should have battery voltage. If it doesn't, check for any inline fuses and verify that the wire isn't loose, corroded, or shorted out somewhere.