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Old 13-02-2011, 10:53 AM   #1
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Hey guys,
Lookin at putting my old sub in my sisters 09 fiesta. Best way to do it?
I'm thinking hi-lo converter, not sure how you wire them in though? and then just takin the 12v from the cigarette lighter?

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Old 14-02-2011, 08:16 PM   #2
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The 12 volt from the cigarette lighter won't really work, cause it stays on after ignition. Run a cable full length to the battery.

On my WQ I took the green wire from the head unit loom and spliced in a wire for the amp, then used a converter on the rear speakers to get the rca, sounds nice and whole now, I just need some front splits and I will be happy.

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Old 15-02-2011, 06:21 PM   #3
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ah cheers for that info on the cigarette lighter mate! bit different to my Ba then!
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Old 23-02-2011, 06:29 PM   #4
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Damn re read what i wrote. I'm takin the 12v from the battery. what i meant was, i'll take the REM from the cigarette lighter for my signal?
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Old 23-02-2011, 06:49 PM   #5
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AAaaahhh, I still wouldn't take the REM for the amp from the cigi lighter, as it stays on after the ignition is on. I did a bif research over on ukfiestanetwork.com . This site is an absolute BIBLE for Fiesta owners.

And a quick tip..

WP = MK6
WQ = MK6.5 (or facelift)
WS = MK7
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Old 23-02-2011, 10:19 PM   #6
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just to add my 2 cents, recently completed an install in my 09 fez. I ran my rear speaker high levels into the high level input on my amp. Saves running wires from the dash (which is a PITA) and my sony amp has an auto detect function on the high level so I dont need a remote. Also has all of the adjusting functions of the Scosche hilo converter.

here's the thread of my entire install:

http://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11296590

if you have any question feel free to ask.

I also have a speaker colour list if you need it.
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Old 25-02-2011, 06:19 PM   #7
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Cheers guys,
twinpiston, not familiar with the fiesta models at all haha. I'll check out the site!

An cheers Trento,ill check out ya install over the weekend when i got some more time, its just a cheap subbie/amp so i dont think it has a converter in it!

Either way I'm sure ill eventually nut it out!
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