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

Quote:

Originally Posted by shovelhd

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

08-14-2005, 10:59 PM	#1
RivaDragon ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTL Nighthawk Black / Beige Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 37	Ridgeline with Navi - Audio System BUS 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? __________________ RivaDragon's Ridgeline - Black RTL Navi

08-15-2005, 08:54 AM	#2
djdj ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orem, UT Posts: 267	Re: Ridgeline with Navi - Audio System BUS 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. __________________ 2006 Silver Ridgeline RTL Accessories: Moonroof/XM, Tonneau, Hitch, Mudguards, Rearview Camera Mods: Audio & Video Systems, DVD, XBOX, Handsfree Kit, Laptop Mount, In-Bed Lighting Audio/Video System Installation / Center Console Triple Power Outlet Install

08-15-2005, 09:06 AM	#3
shingles ROC Rank: Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 575	Re: Ridgeline with Navi - Audio System BUS I think the amp is in the head unit?

08-15-2005, 09:08 AM	#4
djdj ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orem, UT Posts: 267	Re: Ridgeline with Navi - Audio System BUS The amp is in the head unit. The output is speaker level. __________________ 2006 Silver Ridgeline RTL Accessories: Moonroof/XM, Tonneau, Hitch, Mudguards, Rearview Camera Mods: Audio & Video Systems, DVD, XBOX, Handsfree Kit, Laptop Mount, In-Bed Lighting Audio/Video System Installation / Center Console Triple Power Outlet Install

08-15-2005, 09:57 AM	#5
shovelhd ROC Rank: Comma Club HOF 10,000+ 2006 RTL Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Western MA Posts: 10,403	Re: Ridgeline with Navi - Audio System BUS 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. __________________ Shovelhd media installation thread Kenwood DDX8019Garmin KNA-G510 Nav 2009 MapsKCA-BT200 BluetoothKTC-HR100 HD Radio TunerKTC-V500N TV Tuner (RIP)KCA-iP200 iPod AdapterSIR-KEN1 Sirius Satellite Radio Tuner with Lifetime SubscriptionWebb OEM XM Antenna ConversionPPI DCX-730 DSPEclipse XA4000 Mains AmpRockford-Fosgate T1500bd Sub AmpRainbow SLC 265 Front ComponentsRainbow 165 SL Rear Coaxials(2) Diamond Audio D610D4 Subs in Custom Subthump BoxKP Technologies Rollup Modules

08-15-2005, 11:25 AM	#7
Desert Ridge ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTL Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tucson Posts: 74	Re: Ridgeline with Navi - Audio System BUS 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

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