Trouble hooking up Rockford amp to H/K amp in trunk

Another BM · 02-02-2009, 07:59 PM

So i tried to set up my system today and ran into a problem.

I connected a transmitter into those speakers in the trunk that have the H/K (harman/kardon) cover. The one that sits at the top of the trunk, right in the center.

I ran the rca's to the amp and connected everything. Sub didn't work.

I then noticed no sound comes from those 2 speakers.

N e idea why those speakers aren't working..

while installing the transmitter no other wires got cut or disconnected.
the speakers were balanced
the H/K button inside the car is turned on.

i dont know if those speakers ever worked.
Is there a better way to hook up an amp and sub into the factory setup.

Junaid · 02-02-2009, 10:26 PM

i was thinking of this the other day... i'm sorry i am not much of a help but i guess you could check the fuse?

but anyways after you figured out could you please post how you did it, i want to connect it to my factory stuff as well.

StikiGreenZ · 02-03-2009, 08:15 AM

You should be getting your sound lead from the stock amp in the trunk, not off the speakers on the rear decklid.

Another BM · 02-03-2009, 09:39 AM

where is the stock amp located

StikiGreenZ · 02-03-2009, 12:55 PM

Remove the carpet on the left side of your trunk, its basically on the left side where your gas cap is on the right side.

I foudn a wiring diagram online a long time ago, im sure its still up somewhere. You'll need a little adapter (forget the technical term for it) to convert the signal into something your amp can use.

Another BM · 02-04-2009, 12:35 PM

did u post the diagram on max??

dbworld4k · 02-04-2009, 02:23 PM

I fund this diagram on Fanatics a while back:

Hope this helps.

g_teg · 02-05-2009, 11:53 PM

hey sorry to break into the thread. But since your putting in a new amplifier in your car can i possible bug you for a part.

i just bought a car and the plug going from the sub amp ( mini amp ) to the 6x9 is missing. i was wondering if i can get that from you.

please PM me.

Another BM · 02-07-2009, 11:44 AM

ayyyy.. i got it working.
sounds pretty sweet now.

g_teg.. sorry man, i like to keep all stock parts of my car for when i go to resell it.

StikiGreenZ · 02-07-2009, 07:09 PM

I dont like how that diagram tells u to splice into the 6x9 input wires. It's better to splice into the amplifier's input signal from the deck, that's how i did it. I can't seem to find the diagram online though, sorry.