Help on Subwoofer and Amp installation

Hi, I'm planning to get a ********* Subwoofer enclosure 10" plus a Rockford Fosgate amp. What adapter do I need to hook the amp to the stock head unit in my 2009 Taco DC?

 

Wow fast reply!

The amp has RCA inputs, you can see it in link above. Does the stock head unit has RCA outputs for subwoofer?

 

So the stock unit has those wires for subwoofer?

What about the powering the amp? Is there an adapter so I can tap into the power from the head unit also?

I'm trying not to strip/twist wires, would be better if there are adapters that take cares of it.

 

you'll just be using existing speaker outputs from your deck (wires), and get a line-level to RCA converter so it can be input into your RF amp. You'll want to use the amp in a low-pass cross-over setting and set your cross-over around 80hz to start.


You'll also have to run a separate power wire from the battery to supply enough power.

I'd advise getting someone to help you out so you don't do anything that might damage your truck or equipment.

 

No, to get a signal to your amp from your HU you will have to use a LOC.

 

No, you cannot simply tap into the stock HU to power or get audio signal with that amplifier. Your power requirements for that amp are going to be more than the stock wiring and fuse can handle safely. You need to get an LOC and an amplifier connection kit with power wire and the proper fuses.

Do a search on here, or look at the stickied posts. This topic is covered pretty frequently and there is plenty of information already posted.

 

I should've explained it better on my initial post.

On my scion TC, when I installed the subwoofer, it has an adapter harness that taps into the stock head unit which provides power and lineout for the amp and subwoofer. And it was really easy to install because the stock head unit on the scion supports an amp/subwoofer. This means that it already has existing separate power line for the amp, not shared with the head unit. It took like 30 minutes to install.

I was just wondering if the tacoma stock head unit already supports a amp/subwoofer also because it looks like the same company made the head unit for Toyota and Scion. I guess it doesn't. Come to think of it, there's no subwoofer controls on the tacoma head unit either while the scion head unit has it. I'll have to get a LOC and do a little more work to wire everything.

Thanks all for the info.

 

Finally got my subwoofer and amp and installing them. Anyone got a diagram of the 2009 stock unit's wires? I need to know which wires on the harness are the speakers so I can tap into with the LOC.

Also which is the ignition key switch for the remote wire for the amp?

Thanks.