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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 03:38 PM
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Switch 12 volt source

Hello,

Last weekend, I installed the Kicker Hideaway. It is a small powered amp speaker. Keeping the long story short, the unit doesn't always kick and the switch turns red meaning there is an error.

So, I called Kicker and found out that I didn't install one blue wire.
The agent told me to tap the blue wire to Switch 12 volt Source.
He said it is a source that turns on when the ignition is on. Right?

Where can I find this Switch 12 volt source? or where do you recommend me to install it?

Thanks!
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 04:04 PM
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On my '11 with bose, I found that pin #20 in the b41 harness provided switched +12v power. It is a white wire. If you haven't done so yet, have a look at these excellent pictures, courtesy of gsteigerwald:



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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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It may or may not have enough power to trigger the amp. If you have too you can run the remote wire to the drivers side fuse box & splice into the 15amp 12V socket fuse. I had to do this with my Kicker amp.
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Originally Posted by JT2014
It may or may not have enough power to trigger the amp. If you have too you can run the remote wire to the drivers side fuse box & splice into the 15amp 12V socket fuse. I had to do this with my Kicker amp.
If you don't mind, can you show me a picture of your fuse box?
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