MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: alan_n on August 11, 2010, 08:24:37 pm

Title: Setting up amp on OEM headunit, where to locate a switched live?
Post by: alan_n on August 11, 2010, 08:24:37 pm
Hi guys,
Just got a mk5 Gti, and i'm looking to upgrade the sound system. Basically i want to upgrade the 3 way components up front, (http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/10642.html any good?) and add a small JL audio subwoofer which i already have in the boot. Both are going to be powered off a 4 channel Phoenix Gold amplifier.

I havent had the HU out yet (RCD-500), but i presume that there is no pre-outs ? I Have looked into line output converters, however i was wondering if there was a remote on the loom i could use for the amp.
Ive looked at a couple of line converters and some are a direct speaker to rca conversion (first link), and the more expensive ones allow you to splice the HU power supply and create a remote from that (second link).

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/3794.html

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/13246.html

Any help or advice would be great.

Cheers
Alan

Title: Re: Setting up amp on OEM headunit
Post by: alan_n on August 11, 2010, 09:33:41 pm
Just been looking at some other threads and i think the headunit is actually a RCD300 if that makes any difference
Title: Re: Setting up amp on OEM headunit
Post by: SteveP on August 11, 2010, 09:45:24 pm
None of the 1st generation headunits (RCD300 or 500) have pre-outs so the line level convertor of some form will be needed.

The other options is a Blaupunkt OEM Integration Amp like the THA-555  :happy2:
Title: Re: Setting up amp on OEM headunit
Post by: alan_n on August 11, 2010, 09:52:42 pm
Cheers,
I'm just guessing at the HU model by other threads on here, the cars a 57plate if that changes anything?
Do you know if i need to get the line converter which has the remote connection or will there be one on the loom for the current HU.
Title: Re: Setting up amp on OEM headunit
Post by: cameluk on August 11, 2010, 11:52:22 pm
No remote on from any of the standard headunits
Title: Re: Setting up amp on OEM headunit
Post by: alan_n on August 12, 2010, 04:10:42 am
Okay cheers for the help guys. I'll get those bits tomorrow :)
Title: Re: Setting up amp on OEM headunit
Post by: TopOfTheFlop on August 12, 2010, 05:40:36 am
Keep us posted on your progress buddy - would like to see how this turns out.

pics too!
Title: Re: Setting up amp on OEM headunit, where to locate a switched live?
Post by: alan_n on August 20, 2010, 02:12:35 pm
Alright guys,
Had the headunit RCD 300 out a minute ago, looking to wire up my amp now. Trying to connect up my remote for the amp to a switched (ignition) live, there doesnt appear to be one going to the headunit, tested with a multimeter and both appear to have 12v with ignition on and off. Terminals 15 and 16 on block D if anybody was wondering.
Anyone got an idea of an alternative switched live i can splice my remote onto?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Alan
Title: Re: Setting up amp on OEM headunit, where to locate a switched live?
Post by: alan_n on August 20, 2010, 09:50:23 pm
Think i have it sorted now. Just running it off an unused fuse holder in the fusebox which only has power on it when the ignition is on. Should do the trick