want to keep my stocl 09 escape deck with a rsd250.2 will i

packersfan · Post by **packersfan** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:45 am

I want to put in a rsd250.2 to drive a pair of rsd65cs in the front doors and keep my factory deck on a 09 ford escape. Will the amp hook up no problem to the factory deck?

Post by **kg1961** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:19 am

yes if you get a line level adaptor it will change speaker wires in to RCA.
Im doing the same sorta thing in my 2008 acura tl
replacing the mids/tweeter in the front and adding 2 10" in the rear

packersfan · Post by **packersfan** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:45 am

Is that the only option as i spent enough money?

Post by **kg1961** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:48 am

you can pick up line level adapotrs on line for $15. Does your amp have speaker level inputs?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Speaker-to-RCA-Line- ... .m20.l1116

waynehead · Post by **waynehead** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:52 am

im not familiar with the rsd's but look on your amp and see if you see a hi level input. Looks like a multi-din plug in. Usually on the same side as the rca's.

Post by **kg1961** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:54 am

just looked up the manuel
sorry they don't have it you will need one

packersfan · Post by **packersfan** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:55 am

I'm not sure i get it on friday.

packersfan · Post by **packersfan** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:56 am

Will any audio place have it as i would need one by saturday?

Post by **stipud** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:01 am

Cheap LOCs are fine for subs, but I wouldn't recommend them on components. Fortunately there are decent ones at a fair price as well. I personally recommend these on a budget:
http://www.davidnavone.com/cart.asp?24&cat=7

If you have a good remote signal for your amp already, then all you need is the NE-7V. However, if you don't have a remote output from your headunit, then the N-RHL2 would do this for you. It detects sound going to the speakers and turns your amp on. Personally I would recommend a remote wire if you can, as auto-on circuits can be annoying with low volume tracks.

Post by **stipud** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:03 am

packersfan wrote:Will any audio place have it as i would need one by saturday?

Yes but at Canadian dealer prices expect to pay heavily out the ass for a decent one.

Do you know if your factory stereo has an external amplifier, or is it an entry-level system with the amplifier in the deck? If you have an external amp, you can usually tap into the signal that goes between it and the headunit, which is cleaner than using an LOC.

packersfan · Post by **packersfan** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:05 am

I think the deck has a built in amp. And i need something for saturday as that site is in california and i'm in canada.

Post by **stipud** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:07 am

packersfan wrote:I think the deck has a built in amp. And i need something for saturday as that site is in california and i'm in canada.

Any local audio chain will have them.

packersfan · Post by **packersfan** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:55 am

kg1961 wrote:just looked up the manuel
sorry they don't have it you will need one

Where did u find the manual?

Post by **stipud** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:07 am

packersfan wrote:
kg1961 wrote:just looked up the manuel
sorry they don't have it you will need one

Where did u find the manual?

http://download.phoenixphorum.com/Manuals/

packersfan · Post by **packersfan** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:15 am

Thanks

Post by **Bfowler** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 1:44 pm

i really like the david navone LOC's

plus they make a new one that has a built in remote turn on lead that comes on with audio signal

packersfan · Post by **packersfan** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:03 am

gonna get a line level adaptor, where do i plug the remote wire from the antenna to the stock deck?

packersfan · Post by **packersfan** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 2:09 pm

Can i just hook up the remote wire from the amp to the fusebox where a turn on fuse will allow 12v when key is turned?

dBincognito · Post by **dBincognito** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 2:18 pm

I would suggest this, if you are not on a budget

http://cgi.ebay.com/AUDIOCONTROL-LC6I-G ... tsupported

they also make a 8 channel version

packersfan · Post by **packersfan** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 2:21 pm

already bought the line level and plan on getting it installed saturday.

dBincognito · Post by **dBincognito** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 2:27 pm

packersfan wrote:already bought the line level and plan on getting it installed saturday.

Well then, nevermind

packersfan · Post by **packersfan** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:12 pm

So where can i hook up the remote wire??

Post by **Bfowler** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:51 pm

they dont have the color codes on the12volt

the way i typically do it in this situation is to go to a shop and buy a wring harness for your car. then you take out your factory deck and line up the pins to see which factory wire corresponds to the red wire on the harness.

tap into it for your remote, then take your unused wire harness back to the store

dBincognito · Post by **dBincognito** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:02 pm

Bfowler wrote:they dont have the color codes on the12volt

the way i typically do it in this situation is to go to a shop and buy a wring harness for your car. then you take out your factory deck and line up the pins to see which factory wire corresponds to the red wire on the harness.

tap into it for your remote, then take your unused wire harness back to the store

Why don't you just use a test light ?

Post by **Bfowler** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:25 pm

because i dont have one

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