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: Ridgeline with Navi - Audio System BUS


RivaDragon
08-14-2005, 10:59 PM
I want to bypass the existing AMP and run the outputs from the head unit straight to a new high powered amp that I am mounting behind the rear seat. Anyone know how the wires are laid out from the head unit? Or is there an aftermarket harness available anywhere?

djdj
08-15-2005, 08:54 AM
It uses the same harness that most Hondas have used since about 1998. If you need a pin-out let me know and I'll post one.

shingles
08-15-2005, 09:06 AM
I think the amp is in the head unit?

djdj
08-15-2005, 09:08 AM
The amp is in the head unit. The output is speaker level.

shovelhd
08-15-2005, 09:57 AM
There is one set of preouts available on the 14 pin connector. This has been discussed ad nauseum in a host of other threads. Your best bet, if you want to keep the head unit, is to use an amp with speaker level inputs.

jna
08-15-2005, 11:05 AM
Your best bet, if you want to keep the head unit, is to use an amp with speaker level inputs.
I wanted to keep the factory head unit om my last vehicle so I put in an EQL to convert the speaker level audio to low level and than ran it to an amp. It sounded pretty good, I also replaced all the speakers with MB Quartz. I am looking at at the very least replacing the speakers in my Ridgeline.

Desert Ridge
08-15-2005, 11:25 AM
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! djdj, please post the pin-out diagram. That will clarify most of the talk and anomolies that have gone on around this discussion. At least for me it will.

Thanks.

Dave