Can you use DSP factory wiring for new amplifier?

[jrbreeland]

I have a ‘23 with sub delete and I’m wiring a Kicker 500.1. Is it possible to tap into the wiring harness for the fake Ford amplifier to get the remote turn on and audio signal? I know I can turn these wires on using Forscan.

I believe the “Amp En/Clip” is a remote turn on and can test with my multimeter. I’m really wondering if I can use the subwoofer +/- and wire into the RCAs of the Kicker 500.1. If so, should I put the + to both the right and left channel of the new amp? Same for the - ?

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[jrbreeland]

The Amp En/Clip is only 6V so I don’t think that will work. Very odd but maybe that’s all the factory amp needed.

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

I think the +/- is good based on this post: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...de-replacing-upgrading-the-factory-sub.73215/

 

[Ksjrb03]

If your using the high level inputs of sub +/- then forget the remote wire, don’t need it. Just use the dc offset feature to turn on amp.

 

[jrbreeland]

If your using the high level inputs of sub +/- then forget the remote wire, don’t need it. Just use the dc offset feature to turn on amp.

I was just looking for info for the DC offset. Is that to turn on other amps or to turn on this amp? In the instructions it mentions it “causes the REM to be a 12v out”

 

[Ksjrb03]

I was just looking for info for the DC offset. Is that to turn on other amps or to turn on this amp? In the instructions it mentions it “causes the REM to be a 12v out”

It will turn on your key amp when it senses a signal from the inputs.

 

[TonyT]

I was just looking for info for the DC offset. Is that to turn on other amps or to turn on this amp? In the instructions it mentions it “causes the REM to be a 12v out”

Basically the amp simply senses when there is voltage being applied to the inputs, and then turns the amp on. Once it no longer detects voltage it starts a shut off timer, then after that short timer runs out it will shut back off.
I've had problems with some other vehicles, where on low volume the amp would turn off. However, both my amps on my Bronco use DC offset without any issue.

 

[jflores]

Basically the amp simply senses when there is voltage being applied to the inputs, and then turns the amp on. Once it no longer detects voltage it starts a shut off timer, then after that short timer runs out it will shut back off.
I've had problems with some other vehicles, where on low volume the amp would turn off. However, both my amps on my Bronco use DC offset without any issue.

So I would have the DC offset “on” on my Kicker key 500.1, correct?

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