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Adam · 06-02-2009, 02:11 AM

I would like to hook up a couple subs, are the sub hookups already routed to the trunk or do you have to run cable and is there an easy way to do this?

drummerstevey · 06-03-2009, 02:01 PM

from what i've heard, their might be pre outs in the trunk already, and the battery is there too, so it should be pretty easy

2010SSRS · 06-03-2009, 08:57 PM

there's an amp in the trunk behind the drivers side panel. i haven't looked at it yet to see what connections are there.

i've posted and emailed GM and a few dealers for instructions on how to hook up the MTX sub accessory...........................i have gotten NO replies from ANYONE.

if you find out anything, please shoot me a p/m!

ZZcamaro · 06-03-2009, 09:43 PM

Check out the wiring info that i posted...it is now a sticky in the electronics forum.

Adam · 06-04-2009, 12:25 AM

ok I don't know if that chart really tells me much, maybe condense it for me for my purposes?

I found the battery under the hood you guys lol, not the trunk.

I took off the spare tire cover in the trunk, and underneath was absolutely nothing, except for an air pump where the spare tire would normally sit.

I don't know, I can look again tomorrow but I think I need to hear from someone who has figured this out firsthand.

Sterling · 06-04-2009, 12:55 AM

Take that air pump out and you'll find the battery underneath it.

Adam · 06-04-2009, 01:02 AM

ah ok that helps thank you. I wonder what I thought was the battery under the hood.

Anyone know about the hookups?

Sterling · 06-04-2009, 01:17 AM

There is a positive post under the hood so that it can still be jumped from the front end. Not sure about any pre-amp wiring, but it would make sense since there is a sub package available.

Coop 2010 · 06-04-2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

ah ok that helps thank you. I wonder what I thought was the battery under the hood.

Anyone know about the hookups?

There is a black box with a battery symbol on it on the passenger side of the engine compartment. (probably what you saw)

I realize it's not ideal but a line level converter could be connected very easily to the rear speaker leads, they are very accessible from there.

Adam · 06-04-2009, 12:36 PM

I can't find the sub hookups still. I'm not a fan of using the method above. Me installing subs is pretty much contingent upon doing it the right way.

If anyone can figure out how they expected the dealers to install subs, let me know.

Adam · 06-04-2009, 06:01 PM

I just thought of something else, if you wanted to use a line converter on the back, couldn't you possibly be missing the lower frequencies? If it's filtered at the amp and never transmitted to the speakers, then that would defeat the purpose.

06-02-2009, 02:11 AM	#1
Adam You Said Member Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT Auto RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Why is this required? Posts: 326	how hard to hook up a sub? I would like to hook up a couple subs, are the sub hookups already routed to the trunk or do you have to run cable and is there an easy way to do this?

06-03-2009, 02:01 PM	#2
drummerstevey Drives: 2006 VW GTI Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sayreville, New Jersey Posts: 88	from what i've heard, their might be pre outs in the trunk already, and the battery is there too, so it should be pretty easy __________________ Good things are worth waiting for...

06-03-2009, 08:57 PM	#3
2010SSRS Drives: 2000 Silverado Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern WI Posts: 1,241	there's an amp in the trunk behind the drivers side panel. i haven't looked at it yet to see what connections are there. i've posted and emailed GM and a few dealers for instructions on how to hook up the MTX sub accessory...........................i have gotten NO replies from ANYONE. if you find out anything, please shoot me a p/m! __________________ IOM 2SSRS LS3 R6P - VIN 7553 Delivered 5/22/2009 Kooks, Corsa and Roto-Fab - SOLD 9/2010 VR 2SSRS LS3 - Borla, SLP CAI

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ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	Check out the wiring info that i posted...it is now a sticky in the electronics forum.

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Adam You Said Member Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT Auto RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Why is this required? Posts: 326	ok I don't know if that chart really tells me much, maybe condense it for me for my purposes? I found the battery under the hood you guys lol, not the trunk. I took off the spare tire cover in the trunk, and underneath was absolutely nothing, except for an air pump where the spare tire would normally sit. I don't know, I can look again tomorrow but I think I need to hear from someone who has figured this out firsthand.

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Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	Take that air pump out and you'll find the battery underneath it.

06-04-2009, 01:02 AM	#7
Adam You Said Member Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT Auto RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Why is this required? Posts: 326	ah ok that helps thank you. I wonder what I thought was the battery under the hood. Anyone know about the hookups?

06-04-2009, 01:17 AM	#8
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	There is a positive post under the hood so that it can still be jumped from the front end. Not sure about any pre-amp wiring, but it would make sense since there is a sub package available.

06-04-2009, 12:36 PM	#10
Adam You Said Member Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT Auto RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Why is this required? Posts: 326	I can't find the sub hookups still. I'm not a fan of using the method above. Me installing subs is pretty much contingent upon doing it the right way. If anyone can figure out how they expected the dealers to install subs, let me know.

06-04-2009, 06:01 PM	#11
Adam You Said Member Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT Auto RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Why is this required? Posts: 326	I just thought of something else, if you wanted to use a line converter on the back, couldn't you possibly be missing the lower frequencies? If it's filtered at the amp and never transmitted to the speakers, then that would defeat the purpose.