FARK wiring help.............

[s/c ss]

Ok, so I got this FARK harness but no where, let me repeat, no where did I find anything about the (2) grayish 5G-X2A wire harnesses that are suppose to connect to the rear speakers. Anybody got a clue about these?
Since there are no instructions included, I guess we're expected to know what to do with them?????????

[Caddyroger]

Originally Posted by s/c ss

Ok, so I got this FARK harness but no where, let me repeat, no where did I find anything about the (2) grayish 5G-X2A wire harnesses that are suppose to connect to the rear speakers. Anybody got a clue about these?
Since there are no instructions included, I guess we're expected to know what to do with them?????????

Disconnect the terminal from the rear speakers and connect the 5g-X2A to them and then connect them to the speaker.

[G4M3OVR]

Originally Posted by Caddyroger

Disconnect the terminal from the rear speakers and connect the 5g-X2A to them and then connect them to the speaker.

This. It's pretty self-explanatory.

[Deke736]

Yeah, follow the above. The directions are lacking in this department. I found some pics on my own to figure this part out. Then I found out mine were wired backward. Fun times.

[s/c ss]

Originally Posted by Caddyroger

Disconnect the terminal from the rear speakers and connect the 5g-X2A to them and then connect them to the speaker.

You mean there is nothing more to it than that? What is the purpose? I thought it was suppose to go somewhere else.

[Deke736]

Originally Posted by s/c ss

You mean there is nothing more to it than that? What is the purpose? I thought it was suppose to go somewhere else.

That's all there is to it.

[s/c ss]

Originally Posted by Deke736

That's all there is to it.

What's the purpose of that harness? Do you know?

[Steve@Subthump]

You should have the fark specific instructions in your kit. If not pm me and I'll send you the link so you have it. I have copied the section about the x2a's below for your convenience. Installing those is really easy.

The X2A Jumpers (needed on coupe, not used on convertible)
The last thing involved is installing our x2a speaker jumper wires (harnesses with gray connectors). To install these, All you do is unplug each rear 6x9 (at the speaker) and install the x2a (short gray harness) In-Line. That's it Done.

BackgroundThe rear Boston 6x9s are bi-amp'd meaning the tweeter and midrange are powered by 2 sets of speaker wires and two channels on the factory amp, not one. Since a 4 channel amp only has two channels available for the rear, we have two options. Either power a single portion of each rear speaker or split the signal and power them both. Earlier versions of the X2A only powered the midrange of each rear 6x9. Further develpment of our of the x2a harnesses (v3.0) allows us to power both the tweeter and midrange of each rear speaker and this is a huge improvement. The power is split at the connector and a small capacitor is installed in the tweeter line to filter out unwanted bass. This makes for a full range speaker set--just like most aftermarket speakers. If you later decide to install aftermarket 6x9 rear speakers, you can simply snip off the ends of each harness and hardwire it to the new speaker using the gray wires. This way you will not have to cut the factory harness to install new speakers.

[Misterleeman]

Steve - to drive the sub input on the amp (JL 700/5), a RCA splitter is needed to drive the sub inputs ? Does it matter which channels you use (ie: should you use the rears over the fronts) ?

Thanks.

[Steve@Subthump]

The 5 ch amp should have a switch that lets you use the 4ch of input already given from the harness instead of having to split off and with another set. If not then that is okay you can use whichever set you like. Personally I would use the front set but that is totally up to you.

[Misterleeman]

Originally Posted by Steve@********

The 5 ch amp should have a switch that lets you use the 4ch of input already given from the harness instead of having to split off and with another set. If not then that is okay you can use whichever set you like. Personally I would use the front set but that is totally up to you.

Didn't notice that (from the JL 700/5 manual):

If you prefer to use only four channels of input
into the XD700/5, set the “Input Mode” switch
in the “4 Ch.” position and use the Ch 1 & 2 and
Ch 3 & 4 Inputs. In this mode, the XD700/5 will
derive its subwoofer channel signal from a sum
of all four input signals. The bass will not fade
when the signal is faded by the head unit from
front to rear.

Excellent. Thanks !
-- Lee

[s/c ss]

Originally Posted by Steve@********

As per the directions (Included in Every kit all you have to do is read the little card inside the plastic baggie that says Read This First. I dunno why ppl say they can't find it, as it has the resistor taped right to it)

The X2A Jumpers (needed on coupe, not used on convertible)
The last thing involved is installing our x2a speaker jumper wires (harnesses with gray connectors). To install these, All you do is unplug each rear 6x9 (at the speaker) and install the x2a (short gray harness) In-Line. That's it Done.

BackgroundThe rear Boston 6x9s are bi-amp'd meaning the tweeter and midrange are powered by 2 sets of speaker wires and two channels on the factory amp, not one. Since a 4 channel amp only has two channels available for the rear, we have two options. Either power a single portion of each rear speaker or split the signal and power them both. Earlier versions of the X2A only powered the midrange of each rear 6x9. Further develpment of our of the x2a harnesses (v3.0) allows us to power both the tweeter and midrange of each rear speaker and this is a huge improvement. The power is split at the connector and a small capacitor is installed in the tweeter line to filter out unwanted bass. This makes for a full range speaker set--just like most aftermarket speakers. If you later decide to install aftermarket 6x9 rear speakers, you can simply snip off the ends of each harness and hardwire it to the new speaker using the gray wires. This way you will not have to cut the factory harness to install new speakers.

Not exactly what you think your directions say but maybe you should follow your link and read them yourself because it sure doesn't say anything about the harness I asked about nor does it say anything about the little resistor in that pack.

[Steve@Subthump]

Sorry about that. I will have to have a little talk with someone on monday about getting the right instructions in the kits. Only a few kits were affected so anyone that didn't get the proper instruction card can simply pm me and I'll send the link. No need to go search around or asking, just hit me up

[SHWA]

Yes, the little paper that comes with the kit does not take you to the right instructions. I read those a bunch of times and never found what I needed.

However, after a lot of searching, I finally found the following link which helped out a lot. Sorry, I was asked to delete the link, plus it doesnt work for me now either. They must have changed it.