Easy Way To Divide Voltage Using Resistors.

If you need to divide the voltage to wire LEDs, or maybe to integrate an aftermarket stereo into a Ford vehicle with a premium sound system. This diagram will show you how it can be done by using a couple resistors.    Now before you wire anything using this method, you must consider how much current you will need to power...

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Chevy Sonic 20 Minute Amp Sub Install.

If you're installing an amp for a aftermarket sub in a Second Generation Chevy Sonic, you're in luck! These vehicles are a breeze.The battery is located on the driver side, under the hood in the engine bay. Right behind the battery you will see a large rubber grommet on the firewall, you can punch right threw that to run the main power wire into...

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Turn Cigarette Outlet from Constant 12V Into Switched 12V.

It's becoming more common for vehicles to come equipped with cigarette outlet plugs that don't turn off with the ignition switch. I recently had someone who didn't want his cigarette outlet to stay on all the time, and this was what I did using a standard SPDT Relay.  This was done on a 2010-2012 Ford Fusion. Under the dash...

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99-04 Toyota Avalon Factory Sub Replacement.

If you are looking to replace the factory 8 inch sub in a 1999-2004 (second generation) Toyota Avalon, the "Kicker Comp 4ohm  Sub" is a good fit.The sub cover/grill can be popped of very easily, it is held on with just clips in the front two corners.. This is the factory subwoofer, it's a 3.7ohm 26w sub.-Factory sub part# 86160-AC180- As...

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02-Up Ford Expedition Tip For Retaining Overhead DVD Player When Installing Aftermarket Stereo.

If you are going to be installing an aftermarket stereo in a 2002-Up Ford Expedition you may want to check to see if the vehicle is equipped with a factory overhead DVD player. If it is, you may want to purchase a "factory overhead retention harness". If you don't, and  just leave this secondary harness as is the factory overhead will not...

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Toyota Tundra Factory Amp Bypass.

If you're installing a new stereo in your Toyota, you may need to get rid of your factory amp if the vehicle is equipped. The factory amp is located below the factory stereo in most Toyota's   These are the wire harnesses made to integrate an aftermarket stereo into the factory wire harnesses, Toyota has been using these same harnesses...

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BMW Mono Amp Install!

Installing an aftermarket Amp to power a Sub(s) in most BMW's is actually one of the easiest installations, if you know what your doing. Since you can pretty much find everything in the trunk, the install is less time consuming because all the wire runs are relatively short runs assuming you want all your gear in the trunk....

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Retaining "Trip" Button when replacing Stereo In Nissan Maxima.

If you're going to be replacing the car stereo in a 2000-2003 Nissian Maxima, you may or may not mind losing your steering wheel controls that control your factory stereos volume, seek, and mode. To retain the steering wheel controls with the new aftermarket stereo you will need to purchase a steering wheel control integration module...

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Quick Tip When Replacing Stereo In An Older BMW.

If you are going to be replacing the factory stereo in a late 90's early 2000 BMW, you may find this tip useful!This is a BMW Z3 Time to switch out this ancient thing!The stereo is very easy to remove. Once you remove the little plastic covers on the left and right sides of the factory stereo, losen the small screws and the stereo will...

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97-01 Jeep Cherokee Double Din Car Stereo Installation.

I recently installed a Double Din car stereo into a Jeep Cherokee, I think it came out pretty nice! Normally these vehicles will only fit a din or din and a half sized car stereo. But with a couple custom modifications your in business.  This is what the factory stereo looked like, way outdated! lolWhen you remove...

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