2014 Ford Focus Amp Install

[@pLoco1977]

Thank you for posting this! My wife has a 2015 Focus Hatchback and there are subtle differences....but this showed me the path. Saved me a couple hundred dollars of installation fees.

[@codyalger93]

pLoco1977 No problem! glad I could help.

[@delta70]

Was it different to get behind radio on the 2015? I have seen videos on 2016 that you have to removed all the plastic around shifter nob rather than just the two screws. I hope this isnt the case. The one in the video i saw had the bigger display as mine is the small one. I have the SE model.

[@ppelkie]

dude, your a freaking genius..followed your vid to run my trailer wire to the battery. sooo much easier than any other option.thanks mate

[@codyalger93]

Glad I could help!

[@tellylgeorge]

I used this video as a guide to fit my power cable for my tow bar bypass relay. Glad I did because I was gonna run it under the car but it was so easy going through the car via the factory grommet. That weather stripping makes it much easier and gives access to quite a spacious channel to run cables. Thanks for posting.

[@Jswiggins]

Dude thank you so much. I was a little nervous about starting this project, but you made it look fairly simple, I'm gonna give it a try.

[@codyalger93]

Jessie Bodah Glad I could help! Good luck with the install.

[@rcwizzzz]

this works in a 2016 focus se as well. I used a line out converter on mine and installed it rite under my stock deck inside the dash. all the wiring is in one place including the power wires. great video. it was a lot of help.

[@IAM_HC]

the factory amp is part of the whole radio right? I can just tap the harness and run the LOC and some RCAs?

[@codyalger93]

isaac mays Yes, sort of? The factory radio has an amp in it for the speaker level (high level). Then you can tap into the wires coming out of the radio and run those into a LOC to convert the signal to low level. And then from the LOC, you can run RCAs to the subwoofer's amp. With mine, I skipped the LOC entirely, because my amp can accept high level inputs. So for me, a LOC would be a complete waste of money.

[@IAM_HC]

Dakota Alger okay cool thanks that's exactly the answer I was looking for, just where to tap in. Some of these new Ford's have an amp in the back

[@codyalger93]

isaac mays That's only if it has the upgraded Sony stereo system. I haven't worked with a car that does though.

[@jordanchesky5505]

where did you happen to connect your ground?

[@nathanfoser1009]

The factory front speakers are actually nice. I installed a 4 channel amplifier and a sub amp. If I had to do it again, I would install just a sub amp and upgrade just the back speakers. Thanks for this great video.

[@richardbaumgart2454]

Never heard of the back channels of a head unit having different output than the front channels...but great video and it's helpful for my 2017 Focus St amp install...I've done others and just used the back speaker outputs.

[@derekgardin1512]

Some factory units roll off the bass at higher volume levels

[@richardbaumgart2454]

@@derekgardin1512 yeah auto loudness

[@love110211]

THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH well technically not me but my dad and brother they hooked up my speakers and amp and all the wires are hidden perfectly nothing shows it looks super good!

[@zoeyygram4525]

did you have to get a new stereo?

[@Beth9228]

I used to have a 2015 Ford Escape SE. This Ford Focus reminds me of the car. I have that vehicle almost 5 years before it died on me almost 7 weeks ago. Right now that I have a 2020 Ford Escape SE in black. It is so freaking sweet. It has almost everything that I want in the vehicle except not having fog lights. It was a big upgrade from a 2015 Ford Escape SE to a 2020 one.

[@Kiki-xr5xs]

Thank you for the Video. Im trying to install a Sub & Amp myself into my 2014 Ford Focus Hatchback. and i have no idea what I'm doing, lol. So this was a great video! thank u :)

[@codyalger93]

No problem! Glad that I could help out.

[@Fuzzmetal]

Thanks for this man! It helped me out a lot, and you probably saved me hours of finicking to run a simple wire from front to back.

[@codyalger93]

Joris van den Heuvel No problem! That was the plan since it took my brother and I forever to get it right. Glad I could help.

[@lilpandasdancin]

i just recently got my license and i have been looking at focuses and i knew they didn't have a subwoofer but now if i do end up getting one i can install a amp thanks ofr the great video

[@roberthuffjr9724]

lilpandasdancin if you get one don't get an automatic!!! They have the worst transmission in the world!!!!!

[@cleorobinson9571]

Robert Huff Jr wish I would've read this comment when you posted it....

[@roberthuffjr9724]

lilpandasdancin wish I would of done my research because now I'm stuck with it for 4 more years

[@codyalger93]

Yeah I got lucky and I only wanted a manual car. My mom ended up getting a Focus as well since she liked mine so much. That hardly even lasted a year because she got the automatic and it was terrible.

[@sledgenft8856]

Long time but still very helpful thanks

[@moelns12]

I'm not even in the market for installing a stereo in my focus and I still think this was a very well put video haha. But I really like your driver and passenger floor mats! Where'd you get them??

[@codyalger93]

+moelns12 Thank you! They're weathertech floor mats. They are amazing, especially for winter. Since this was my first new car, I wanted to keep the carpets nice, and I made it through two winters now without a problem. They are pricey, but Huskyliners are similar and are about half the price, so check them out too.

[@dallors_teck]

Great video! I installed my amp after watching this video and everything sounds awesome. I ran into few problems but I solved them and now I feels so good. Thanks for this video, it was all I needed.

[@codyalger93]

Jay Dallors No problem. Glad I could help. What snags did you run into?

[@dallors_teck]

Dakota Alger when I was making a hole through the grommet to run the positive wire to the battery I cut few others wire mistakenly lol. Reconnecting those wire was a pain in the a**. Other than that everything else was ok and I have a 2013 focus se hatch.

[@codyalger93]

Jay Dallors Oh yeah, that would be difficult. At least you got it all working now.

[@zoeyygram4525]

did you keep your stock radio? i’ve talked to some guys and they’re saying i might need a new radio to connect. basically does the stock radio have an RC plug to connect

[@zoeyygram4525]

also, I don’t know what I’m talking about so I might be asking the wrong thing😂

[@IIISWILIII]

Just finished threading my power wire through the grommet - holy hell what a pain in the ass!!! My fuse holder was attached to the power cable, so I could not go in from the glove box.

[@tebogoraphiri5873]

Did you mention how ground your amp?

[@thomasobrien4168]

I was wondering exactly where to ground mine as well

[@STOPH3R01991]

Ground to subframe after sanding to bare metal, then spray with plasti dip to prevent corrosion.

[@willie9397]

seat belt anchor point is a good spot

[@joshcox1936]

great vid bro, helped me install my amp in my focus. just wondering where you got those winter floor mats from?

[@SnackeyG]

I've been wondering if it's possible to easily get behind that radio. I personally wouldn't install anything but I've been thinking about talking my car somewhere to get new speakers and a sub installed. My biggest concern was losing anything in that area. Now I'm a lot less concerned. Nice video.

[@codyalger93]

+SnackeyG Thanks! If you get stuck just let me know. Goodluck!

[@JessNW0lfG4NG]

Nice and clean install, love it. I have a 2012 Ford Focus SE, will I be able to use my factory radio to run my amplifier?

[@codyalger93]

That depends on your amp. My amp has auto-detect inputs and can accept high level inputs. Without the auto-detect, you'd also have to run a remote wire to tell the amp to "turn on". If your amp can only accept low level inputs (a lower voltage), then you would need something to bring the voltage down so that you won't fry the amp inputs.

[@mechanizeddeath]

Thanks for the video. Finally got around to ordering a wiring kit and LC2i so I can finally reinstall my old Pioneer subs. This will be the newest vehicle I've ever installed on, so I'm glad to see there isn't too much to get into my way. Really like the fuse location too, I'll probably do the same thing. I won't have a trunk after I'm done, but the sedan has a mail slot for a trunk so it wasn't seeing much use anyway! :)

[@codyalger93]

Thanks! And yeah this was the newest one I've done, so I was a little nervous about it, but it went pretty smoothly.

[@matiasgarro7334]

Hola bro, puedes mostrar un video de como instalaste el adaptador de RCA?? Gracias

[@sunnyskiesblue]

Since the front speaker wires were tapped into. Does this reduce the power going to the front speakers?

[@kevine8736]

I was curious about what kinda amp do you have because I like that auto detect feature you were talking

[@cheapo911]

Very well done video. Question thats a little off topic for you if you dont mind, I have a 09 fusion with subs and speakers and factory radio. When you said that cars dont put as much power to the rear speakers it totally reminded me that my back speakers dont put out nearly the sound the fronts do. Thank you for confirming its the cars outputs and not a defect of my 4 chan amp. But do you think I could just bump up the gain on the rear channels to compensate for lack of power going to them?

[@codyalger93]

Thank you! And bumping up the gain may help to make them louder, but I don't know what the quality of the speakers would be for one thing, but also I don't know the quality of the signal going to them (frequency range). I would use the fade control to listen to only the front speakers, and then fade it to the back and sit in the back to listen to see if the quality is decent. I haven't hooked the wires up to an oscilloscope to see if there is any actual degradation in the signal itself though, so just listen and try to get it to your liking. Good luck

[@cheapo911]

Great thanks for the response!

[@nathanfoser1009]

I have all of the door speakers going to a 4 channel amplifier. It is not that the factory head unit is less powerful for the rear speakers. It is that the back speakers are less efficient.

[@lundinch]

Dakota Alger random question, where did you get your floor mats? Those seem pretty flush and great for all-season weather. Thanks!

[@Platinumpitviper]

Those are weathertech floorliners. Weathertech..com that's where I got mine. They run about 170 for the front and rears.

[@codyalger93]

Chris Lundin Yeah, viper is right. Sorry about not responding sooner, I remember typing a reply, but it must not have submitted. I paid about $250 for the whole set when I first got the car since I really wanted to keep the carpets clean. Huskyliners are much cheaper though, so check them out too.

[@jeff4618]

i know this is a old video not sure if you still responding... so you described everything in your video i understand your amp doesnt need a line out converter because its built in..... my only question is you tied into the front speaker outputs from the radio up front.... the signal from those wires have to go to rca input of amp....how did you get speaker wire to turn into the rca connection to go into the rca input on amp is my only question

[@codyalger93]

Jeff Monigle I got an RCA cable that already had the two wires separated, you can take any RCA cable and do the same thing. One will be the ground, and the other the positive. So from the radio, I connected the left + to the positive (I think the center pin) on the RCA cable, the - to the ground on the RCA. Then the same thing for the right speaker. When you cut into the RCA cable, if there aren't two separately insulated wires, then the positive will be the single insulated wire, and the loose stranded wires around the positive is the ground. Hope that helps.

[@jonathanthompson51]

Can you briefly explain how you were able to connect to the factory head unit without the need of a line out converter? Thanks, good video btw.

[@codyalger93]

Sorry it took me so long to answer, but the link in the description shows what wires are which. I just used vampire clips (or wire splices) to hook into the existing wiring. A line out converter is only needed if the amp doesn't support the line out level. Pioneer amps do, but you would have to check to see if your specific amp can take the higher voltage levels. My amp also has an automatic turn on level, so it detects the speaker input when the car turns on, and turns itself on.

[@Sprebound]

I'm not new to wiring up an amp, but I am new to wiring to a factory head unit. I am also looking into getting a focus and trying to determine if I should hang on to my current amp/sub combo. Thanks for posting this video, I just have one question. You spliced into the front speakers, and those are going to the RCA inputs on the amp right?

[@codyalger93]

Yes, I had to make my own plugs, but radio shack had some decent stuff. www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102959&filterName=Category I got something like that, and made my own connections.

[@GregHorak]

Very clean installation!

[@griffith0216]

great video dude, very detailed. I put a system in my subbie last week and now my fiance wants one in her focus st. Do I have to pull any plastic from the back of the glove box to see the power wire coming through the firewall or will it be visible once I poke it through? thanks.

[@codyalger93]

+griffith0216 No plastic. But it isn't completely "visible" since it's a ways up behind the dash, but you can feel it. It's easiest to take the glove box off. If you have someone push on the rubber piece from inside the engine bay, then you can feel it from the inside up behind the glove box. My brother has a lot smaller arms and was able to get his hand up to the seal to grab the wire while I pushed the wire through with a big flat head screw driver (not pushing the screw driver into the wire, but next to it to help open the hole). We pulled it through the hole above the glove box first since it was easier to pull straight out from the firewall. Then fished it back through the hole in the glove box and ran it through the channel under the doors. Definitely the hardest part of the install though.

[@griffith0216]

+Dakota Alger Yeah that was the hardest part of my install last week too. I had no help though so it was a pain in the ass. Thanks for the putting up the color code for the wires. I'm gonna be using the high level inputs on the amp as well.

[@markmcrae2704]

very helpful video man. thanks for posting. question... have you had any problems with Sync after the install? or does everything still run fine?

[@codyalger93]

+Mark McRae Glad I could help. I haven't had any NEW problems with Sync, but the software has always sucked. All the voice commands and all that still work, but this is with the stock SE sound system, so I don't know if anything is different with the upgrade sound system.

[@Dachevymane]

Hey question do you know what are the colors of the 4 door speaker wires we need to tap into ?

[@igamefordays9471]

Im struggling to get the power wire through the firewall any tips?

[@1023Woodworking]

I heard that when you try to hook up an amp and subwoofer, you have a possibility of losing sync. Have you had any problems with sync? Have you lost it sometimes after installing your amp and sub? I have the same exact car and looking to install the same amp and sub in my focus. Thanks!

[@codyalger93]

Sync as in the Ford Sync program? If so, then no it is perfectly fine. If you cut some wires and don't handle it correctly, then maybe. But I only spliced the front speaker wires. If you change the radio from the factory unit, then you will lose sync unless you purchase some add on box. Since I left the factory head unit in, then I still have sync and bluetooth and all that. But be very careful with which wires you splice, and double check them before plugging them into the amp.

[@aronkrathe9480]

I know Im late but got my first car just like this. But What colors in the stereo do I Connect to the sub?

[@armitage1987]

What colour wire did you splice into for the remote?

[@n0hah]

good vid man super helpful

[@andrewgibson9520]

Where did u run your remote wire from? Did u use a converter so u can use the sub outputs on a stock radio

[@mohamedreshad3171]

Hey mahn, im trying to hook up my equalizer to the radio using rca wires, any tips?

[@Eazyebnk]

You have the hatch right? I'm guessing it sounds better in there rather than a trunk?

[@codyalger93]

Yeah I have a hatch, so I'm sure it sounds a bit better than a sedan, but my mom has the focus sedan with the stock sub and it sounds decent. I don't know if it would make too big of a difference though.

[@kellanchacun3280]

Does this work for Ford Escape as well

[@infidelmind]

I have the 16 fiesta and I'm hooking up my amp now, I've kept my stock radio. For the wires that you run from the radio to the amp did you use rca or the speaker wire in the kicker box

[@spoonne]

can you go more into how you spliced into the speaker wires on radio? ive only ever had aftermarket radio with the red and white rca hook ups.

[@codyalger93]

Inside an RCA cable there is a signal wire, and then the ground usually as bare stranded wire wrapped around the insulation of the signal wire. My amp has high level inputs, but doesn't have any different high level input plugs (some amps have a separate special plug for them, not the RCA connections). So I ran the kicker RCA cable back to my amp, but then behind the radio, I snipped off the RCA ends, and got to the bare wires. I then used "tap-in" connectors to connect my RCA wires to the correct radio wires. That way I didn't have to actually cut the wires behind the radio. It can be argued that tap-ins are not very good for this type of thing, but I like them because they're quick. If you opt to use tap-ins, just make sure to cover them with lots of electrical tape afterwards just to be sure they stay in and don't short something. Something like this could work, depending on the wire gauge coming from the radio: www.amazon.com/Red-Insultion-Displacement-Connector-22-18/dp/B001N7RD9U/ref=pd_sim_23_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1XJ20VSTVNX5XM7RMP1E

[@spoonne]

+Dakota Alger thanks for the solid info man. I understand. wouldn't this work too Rockford RFHLC High Level Speaker Signal to Low Level RCA Adapter www.amazon.com/dp/B009VTDVMU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gW2ZxbQ0V69K7?

[@codyalger93]

+Dan Gan Yes, something like that should work. However, I've heard issues with the signal degrading in unpowered level converters. That may only be for extremely picky people though.

[@stacyh65]

Will all this work on the 2014 sedan the most basic model...like with the stick stereo and everything and can you list all the stuff in the video or where to get EVERYTHING except the LEDs

[@codyalger93]

It will definitely work on the sedan. The only one I'm sure that it would work with the wires that I noted in the video is the Sony radio version. Other than that everything is the same. Also, I updated the video description to include the parts and tools I used. Best of luck!

[@petah00]

I might be having a dope moment, but a short question: what did you do for the remote wire 12v turn on? When I turn on my car with the high output wired to my amp, the system doesn't turn on. I'm afraid my vampire clips didn't contact to my stock head unit source, but I didn't think you needed a remote when using 5v high level outputs? Thanks in advance, signed audio n00b. PS amp shows no power as indicacted by light next to amp fuse

[@codyalger93]

petah00 I didn't need a remote wire for my Pioneer amp, but if you need one, the amp won't even turn on without it. So have the car off completely, and then turn the key on and see if any lights on the amp light up. If nothing, then run a remote wire from one of the fuses (also check the voltage across the amp power terminals with a volt meter to make sure you have a good fuse connection and ground). I ran a remote wire in another video on a 2013 Ford Fiesta, so hopefully that will show the right amount of detail. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIqmd41roZxlbMU

[@petah00]

Wow thanks, yeah, I meant to check out the Fiesta video. I've also got to check my speaker connections because I've never used those clips before and it seemed too easy, hahah. Yeah, I'll find a multimeter and do just that. Cool project and I like your 5spd focus, I wish I didn't have so much traffic I like driving manual!

[@dougsouders2789]

Unfortunately, the stock amplifier begins to clip (distort) the signal past half volume. So, with a line-out converter you're just amplifying a distorted signal. You must bypass the factory amp.

[@codyalger93]

Doug Souders I haven't had any issues, but I am using the radio outputs for the front speakers.

[@TechGeekRLD]

I had this same problem. When I use only the front left speaker to the amp the audio is fine. Soon as I run the right speaker the static comes back.

[@ryanneidinger177]

FatGuyBuilds hey man, so where did/would you connect the power wire(yellow) and ground(black) from the line converter with stock stereo? (Same car as you). Also, how did you have the remote wire set up? Thanks!!!!

[@Baron_Harkonnen]

Man that grommet was a pain! But we finally got it wired up. Thanks for the video couldn't have done it without it. Also did your check engine light come on after you did this cause I think we might have bumped into some sensors while fighting the grommet.

[@codyalger93]

Yeah it took me and my brother a while to get through. Lol But no I didn't have any lights come on. I went through closer to the passenger side of the grommet because most of the wires came through closer to the drivers side of it. I'd run it by Autozone to check the light for sure. Hopefully it's nothing! And I'm glad the video helped.

[@braiden7524]

Wdym by you had to splice into the front speakers? Im going to move my sub setup from my old car to this car and was curious and what you mentioned there.

[@colindot]

Have you had any ignition problems with your car not turning off immediately? I have a kicker amp and sub from the previous owner and experience infrequent ignition problems. Once I disconnected the sub wiring the problem stopped.

[@codyalger93]

colin yabor I haven't had any issues. I just swapped out my sub and amp and have had no problems so far. I can't imagine what they could have done to mess that up, unless when they ran the power wire through the firewall they accidentally cut some other wires. If you live around st louis I could take a look at it.

[@b0mbskill]

I can do it all except the factory radio wiring, really wish there was a video on how to do it, dont want to mess with wiring unless i know exactly what im doing

[@b0mbskill]

i have a 2013 ford focus se if anyone thinks they could help me out!! :)

[@codyalger93]

Jason VanNostrand It is really easy, but you have to be careful. If you don't have the Sony stereo, then the colors I listed in the video should be correct. You can 1: cut the wire factory speaker wire, strip both ends, and then use a wire nut to attach both the wires together again and a third wire to go to the amp/line out converter (twist all three wires together, twist the wire nut on, then use electrical tape over it) or 2: Use tap in wire connectors (listed in the video description) to add the amp wire to the speaker lines. Option one probably would provide a better contact. Unfortunately, due to class work and the end of the semester madness with graduating, I can't make a video of how to do it until the summer. But if you are still stuck, just let me know. Hope this helps!

[@b0mbskill]

Dakota Alger thank you for the response, now these colored wires are all very tightly connected with a bunch of other wires if i remember correctly, these need to be pulled out and stripped back a bit? or am i looking at the wrong wiring? Im not extremely familiar with factory wiring yet.

[@codyalger93]

There is one big plug that plugs into the back of the radio in the focus (the metal box behind the face plate). Take out the radio, then unwrap the wires. Mine had a felt like tape on them. I took most of that off so that I could get more room to work with the wires. Once I found the wires I wanted, I used electrical tape to hold all the wires that I didn't want to use back, and that way I only had four wires and a decent amount of room to move around.

[@jamessutherland9792]

What did u have to buy so u can put the aux cables behind the stereo I got a ford c-max but dont want to change the radio as it's good enough cheers

[@ugzz]

Where did you run the Ground to? Looks like i can see it run back behind the rear seats, did you ground it in the trunk or take it back to the drivers side?

[@codyalger93]

ugzz I grounded it to one of the rear seat bolts. You want the ground cable to be as short as possible. If you have a ground tester, then that is a great way to check that you'll get a good connection. Sorry that I didn't really explain that in the video.

[@ugzz]

Thanks for the reply, i ended up hunting aroun a bit more and when I removed the carpet in the trunk and there is a factory ground next to the drivers side tail light. I re-used that spot. So far no issues.

[@cky2kdunn]

Were did you run the ground wire from the amp? I can’t find no where to run the damn thing! And I’m pretty sure my hi/low converter is trash

[@duvalmanigbas1337]

Thank you for this helpfull video. Ask question how and where you connect the RCA wire from amplifier to stereo? O i need some harness because stock stereo of ford focus 2012 no RCA in/out?

[@Ianarps]

Is that the stock radio?

[@ChaseFLable]

not sure how quick of a reply I'll get but how did you cut through the rubber grommet? we've tried drills, blades, screw drivers but it doesn't wanna puncyute

[@codyalger93]

Chase Tappan We used a utility knife. Just go straight through the side without all of the wires, and use a flathead screw driver to help guide the wire through.

[@ChaseFLable]

Dakota Alger wow. that was quick, thank you! we will give it a go

[@ChaseFLable]

Thank you! we were able to get it through, appreciate the quick reply.

[@codyalger93]

Chase Tappan No problem! Glad I could help.

[@jamieschleeter9046]

So if you are splicing into the speaker wires with the RCAs you do not need a remote turn on line?

[@codyalger93]

Jamie Schleeter No, the amp may still need a remote turn on wire. My amp has "auto-sensing inputs" so that it sees the audio signal on the amp signal input lines (RCA cables), and then turns on the amp. When there's no signal, it turns off. But that's completely amp dependent. Also, depending on the brand, I've heard of auto sensing inputs draining people's batteries when it doesn't turn off. Luckily mine works really well and I've never had an issue. If your amp doesn't have auto-sensing, you will still need a remote wire connect to a fuse that only turns on when the car is on.

[@jamieschleeter9046]

Right ok thanks! Great video! I have the same car and like my stock stereo and to install a different unit is very costly for the kit! So this helps tremendously! Thanks again!

[@garymoulder7131]

has anyone thought of using the rear fuse box for the remote signals its driver side back of hatch. and what amp did you buy. awesome video and thanks a lot for posting.

[@friskehfelix]

I'm assuming this is an SE? So your saying the amp doesn't require a line level? How do I know it I need a line level? I have an SE hatch, and the amp I have is a fosgate 300S. How do I know if I need a line level or not?

[@codyalger93]

Micheal Lugo I just looked up the manual. It specifically says that your amp has high level inputs. If you bought the amp new, it should have came with a connector that you have to use to plug the wires in from the back of the stereo into the amp. It's a little 2x2 molex connector with some wires hanging out of it probably. If you don't have the connector, you might be able to find one at radioshack of equivalent. Or, if you're decent at soldering you can solder the connections directly to the amp board.

[@arturomariscal8009]

Thanks for sharing this 🙌

[@christophergodwin2113]

Which wire did you tap for your remote turn on for the amp?

[@u2sumday1]

Where did you get you floor mats at? Great video!!!!

[@codyalger93]

They're Weathertech floor mats. My friend recommended them, and they are great. A bit expensive, but they kept my carpet clean and not soggy all winter. I just didn't want my car getting a musty smell from water seeping under the carpet. The only thing is, if you have a manual transmission, the dead pedal area isn't covered very well by Weathertech, but I've heard Husky Liners cover it better, and they're cheaper. You can get them from Amazon, but the Husky Liners I didn't think looked as good. But thanks! I hope it helped.

[@lpmetallica]

Where did you "plug in" the power signal wire? I don't have the rear fuse block in the trunk/hatch. Need switched 12v supply and have a coupld contenders, just wondering what you did.

[@codyalger93]

My amp doesn't need a remote on signal. It automatically senses the signal on the audio lines and turns on.

[@mrroberts2999]

clever amp.

[@EJ-497]

Hi, awesome video you have here, quick question, do I need a special thing for the battery terminal? I was watching a different video and the guy said the stock battery terminal won't accept another wire so I wouldn't be able to wire the subs and stuff? Is that true? I already have all my stuff for the installation and really don't wanna be stumped by some $2 problem... Thanks again

[@codyalger93]

I've never had to buy anything extra, but it could depend on your car. You'll only need the positive connected to the battery terminal. I have had to cut the little plastic terminal cover before, but usually I just undo the bolt holding the terminal on, but the new connector for the sub on, and then bolt it back on. Long story short, just double check your car.

[@EJ-497]

Well seeing you also have a 2014 i'm gonna hope I don't need anything, I also have a 2014, just a sedan, i'm gonna assume nothing should change...

[@codyalger93]

+Redline Yeah just give it a shot and see. lol The only thing you may have to do is drill out the connector to fit over the bolt on the battery, but that will depend on the wiring kit you bought. Goodluck!

[@EJ-497]

+Dakota Alger Hey man new question, is there anyway to get into the factory wires without splicing? Can I do a pigtail connector or does the stock radio not accept it or whatever, I'm so new to all this and still have yet to get my subs installed lol.

[@codyalger93]

Just splice it. There's no need to do an entire pigtail thing like when installing a new radio. Just a lot of extra work. Plus if you use a quick connect clip then you don't even have to cut the wires. You just slip the connector over the radio wire, and then put in the new wire and squeeze.

[@RobertA-bq8io]

were did u put the ground. at ???

[@jameswood1785]

My wiring to the stock radio aren't really white? They are pinkish? Is that normal. They have a red tint to them. But they have the same line of strips through them.

[@luvacxd808]

I have a sel and I have no idea if my amp in the back is pushing my speakers too and my amp I want to upgrade to two tens I just don’t know how to do it

[@Drewster86]

beautiful job dude. I have a 13 se hatch. I really want a system in it but I'm nervous that it could cause electrical problems or possibly void the warranty. if you/your brother lived close to be (pa) I'd pay you to do mine!!

[@codyalger93]

Andrew Hagan Thanks! Yeah it can be tricky, but as long as you take each step slow then it isn't too bad. But I'm quite a ways away from pa.

[@Drewster86]

Thanks for the quick reply! That's too bad haha wish my focus was stick too. I've got the the slippery tranny. Might just sell and get the manual version when I can come up with enough money. Take it easy Dakota! Great work

[@madsenkid19]

I'm a little lost on how you get the rca cables without a line out converter is that just for your amp?

[@codyalger93]

Pretty simply. My amp doesn't need a line out converter. lol A lot of amps have "high-level" inputs. All a line out converter does is takes the "high" levels and drops it a couple volts to be safer for the amp. That, and some of the fancier ones will add other features. That's why I love my amp, high level inputs and auto sensing inputs, so no LOC and I didn't have to run a remote wire to wake the sub.

[@madsenkid19]

what kind of amp was it?

[@codyalger93]

madsenkid19 It's a Pioneer 750 I think. A friend just installed a Pioneer 8600 and it had the same features. If you're looking to buy an amp I recommend Pioneer, but if the amp has high level inputs and remote sensing, it will make your life a lot easier.

[@SWFCite]

Cheers bro your a legend

[@thomasobrien4168]

Was wondering where u placed the ground

[@motorhead45102]

I don't know if anyone already knows this and idk if it applies to the 2014 model but i have a 2015 with the body/interior redesign and in the trunk there is a decently sized fuse block in the back with almost everything empty on it, though i honestly don't know what kind of power the rear fuse box can handle

[@codyalger93]

Any rear fuse box can't be used to power the sub. If there is a fuse hooked to the ignition, then you could use that as the remote wire. I don't think my car has one, but I haven't checked. Good to know for people needing a remote wire though! Thanks for sharing.

[@cyllakjaw]

Instructions were spot on. Installed everything without trouble. I added a signal to RCA converter in your install though. That is a must for tieing into a stock system. I used a Scosche Line-Out Converter with Bass Control for $20 (Walmart #: 551304026) but if you want to stick with Kicker (SKU: KIC13-KISLOC-N) it cost the same but doesn't come with the dash mountable gain control (which is good for me since i occasionally have my 3 year old in my car. I then use a Add-a-Circuit to power it since it acts as a signal booster.

[@codyalger93]

+Chad Jason Luckily my sub has high level inputs, so it saved me quite a bit of extra wiring there. I soldered a potentiometer to my amp board so I can adjust the gain of the amp remotely too. It looks kind of bad, but it's just sitting in my center console right now.

[@codyharper602]

Chad Jason which fuse did you do the add a circuit to? all of the fuse slots I have tried so far aren't working. Everything I put the remote wire into the amp, the amp is just constantly on, no matter what. Doesn't even have to be plugged into a fuse slot

[@vinnyavalanche]

Cody Harper I used 5 amp fuse in the trunk gos to sun roof I don't have

[@moralesalfredo531]

Does the 2014 focus have RCA, or do I need a converter or a processor??? Please respond. I have a 2015 focus but should be similar.

[@codyalger93]

Alfredo Morales I haven't seen a stock car with RCA. If you watch the video, I show what wires to tap into for some custom RCA cables that I got from RadioShack. My amp has high level input capability, so I didn't need a converter. Just check your amp first.

[@Prolly_tyler]

What fuse did you jump for remote

[@crakrjakful]

Nice job bro.

[@eddief966]

Does anybody know how legit 3:48 on is? Hooking into the front speakers rather than the rear, because the stock head unit gives more power to the front ones? Im installing with an active line output converter, meaning it'll maximize the signal being sent anyways. Not sure if I should tap into the front wires or the rears, thanks

[@donovanspencer988]

U do wanna do the fronts cuz the bck of the sync system dosnt give much power

[@blaynriley7804]

What happened to all the fire videos?

[@julianHernandez-dq3in]

WHERE DID YOU CONNECT THE GROUND WIRE TO.

[@codyalger93]

I connected it to one of the rear seat bolts. Just a tad bit of sanding on the bolt, and it all works great. Just use a ground tester after running the power wire.

[@julianHernandez-dq3in]

OK THANKS

[@jeffsmall5977]

Hey man, Im looking to do a sub install on my 2014 focus SE sedan, but i can't find an ignition only wire for my amp remote, how did you wire yours so that your amp wouldn't draw power without the car or radio being on?

[@codyalger93]

Jeff Small I didn't need a remote wire because my amp has an automatic turn on, but I did a remote wire in a 2013 Ford Fiesta in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIqmd41roZxlbMU Check the other comments and I've said more about it. Let me know if you have any problems.

[@jeffsmall5977]

Hey man, I appreciate all the help, I got it worked out using a line out converter with a voltage sensing device, Pretty easy fix haha

[@TechGeekRLD]

Jeff Small hey where did you run your amp remote on and off wire too? Which fuse?

[@retroreaper3676]

where did you plug your remote wire into? I have an adapter but I can't seem to find a video that tells me were the remote wire goes.

[@codyalger93]

My amp doesn't need a remote wire so I didn't run one. But find a fuse (behind the glove box) that will only be on when the car is running, and then use a "add a circuit" fuse holder to hook in your remote wire. The manual and a multimeter will help in you in your hunt. Let me know if you can't find a suitable fuse though and I'll check it out in my car.

[@retroreaper3676]

Okay, thanks.

[@isaacshenk2003]

Where did you put the signal wire??

[@codyalger93]

Isaac Shenk The left and right signal wires connect to the factory radio wiring harness and then run along the driver side underneath the door sills all the way to the back.

[@ray02946]

Dakota Alger so you spliced L/R Rca wires into the small L/R speaker wires?

[@codyalger93]

Yes, I used some tap-ins to connect the L/R RCA wires to factory wiring harness.

[@GriffinRanch22]

The line out rcas you spliced them into the regular speaker lines behind the radio?

[@codyalger93]

Yes.

[@1ts_jeremiah]

Ground wire ?

[@SPALLiNA1]

did you lose any of the steering wheel controls doing it this way?

[@codyalger93]

No?? There would be no way to mess up those controls by doing it this way. The amp input have a very high inpedance, so they just measure the voltage, they don't provide any power to the factory speakers. However, if you splice into the wrong wires then you could mess some stuff up.

[@codyalger93]

Plus, I forgot to say, I wouldn't have done anything to screw up the factory stuff. Everything works still including sync and all that jazz.

[@ryantoole7918]

I need some help. I've installed everything as you and once I go try it (mind you I haven't equalized anything yet) the subwoofer will not work. I have no experience installing amps/subwoofers. So please get back to me as soon as you can to help find a solution to what's causing this issue, thanks.

[@codyalger93]

Ryan Toole Sorry that I just now saw this, but if you still need help, let me know. Generally, check all the fuses, use a volt meter to ensure that you properly grounded the amp and that it is getting power. Your amp may need a remote wire, and I did not include how to do that in this video, but in my ford fiesta install I did, and they're pretty similar cars: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIqmd41roZxlbMU

[@dominiquedavis1778]

Where did you install your ground wire at

[@codyalger93]

The ground wire attached to one of the rear seat bolts that holds the seat to the frame. I used a cheap ground tester to verify it first, and sanded a little bit and used some dielectric grease as well.

[@dominiquedavis1778]

@@codyalger93 right that’s what I did and the ground is not strong enough I have a 3500 skar amp for my 2 12’s and I’m adding another 1,000 watt amp for my doors what’s another good area for a ground to draw both of them amps and a crossover and signal booster lol

[@ericvargas8810]

What color do you install the rca converter

[@brandonmeidinger2919]

So what would I do for a remote wire then since my amp requires one

[@codyalger93]

Just find a fuse that only has power from accessory power (only works when the car is turned on). I don't know of the fuse number, but it will be a 12v+ signal to turn on the amp. Test with a multimeter, and then you can get an add a circuit to plug into the fuse position. You can check out my video where I install a sub in a Ford Fiesta, and then I had to do that. It has more details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIqmd41roZxlbMU

[@petah00]

Dakota Alger oh thanks on the 12v auto switch on clarification!

[@codyalger93]

No problem. Best of luck getting everything up and running.

[@brandonmeidinger2919]

Everything worked for me just fine

[@vamoneygroup]

Most line outs now come with signal wires

[@Exorcism47]

Hey, I have a mono (single channel) amp JBL GTO-501EZ. I'd like to know if I can get the signal DIRECTLY from the stock player of my Ford Focus II Sedan without a line out converter, would it work? Also, since it is a mono amp, I will only need 2 wires; can I cut front left to get the + and front right to get the - (like bridged) ? Would it work like that; or I have to cut front left + and front left - (left channel) ? Thanks!

[@codyalger93]

Alexander Leet You'd have to check the manual for the amp and see if it has high level inputs. if so, no line out converter needed. For the signal though, I think even if it's a mono amp you still need both left and right inputs. Since audio is AC, I would not mix the two channels. If the amp only has one input, just take it from either side. Otherwise I'd recommend connecting both left and right channels.

[@Exorcism47]

"If you have connected the GTO subwoofer amplifier to your factory audio system's speaker outputs, theaudio system may show a "speaker disconnected" message, or may fail to play with an amplifier connected to itsoutput. If this happens, set the GTO amplifier's Input Level switch to the "Hi2" position. The "Hi2" position includes acircuit designed to fool this type of factory system into "seeing" a speaker connected to its output." I guess I don't need it, right?

[@codyalger93]

Alexander Leet I'm not sure. The ford radio won't have that problem because the speakers will still be hooked up, so the radio will always see a load on the output. Just double check the high level input rating (max voltage) and make sure that it's high enough for the factory speaker output.

[@CaityCupcakes]

Do your front speakers sound any diffrent?

[@codyalger93]

Nope. They sound as good as usual. The way the sensor on the amp works is that it acts like a really high impedance device so that it can measure the voltage on the audio line. So basically the current is still going through the front speakers the same as before.

[@CaityCupcakes]

Thanks for the fast reply, im in the processes of ordering wires to hook my MRX-m240 amp to my ford fiesta sedan 2013, debating if I need a line out converter. Do you have any insight on this?

[@codyalger93]

Caity Gnadig Just from googling it, it appears that you won't need a line out converter. That particular amp has speaker level input, so you can use those. Don't hook up your speakers to the RCA inputs, but if you're buying the amp new it probably has a little adapter cable to plug into the speaker level. I also installed an amp in a 2013 ford fiesta sedan so, if you have trouble with running the wires and you don't drive stick, check out that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIqmd41roZxlbMU

[@aligoceriletarih5507]

One hour mode , fiesta red panel problem. Please help. I removed the plus pole from the car battery and the tape did not recover. fuses work fully. but a clock mode did not go whatever I did. please can you help

[@jamisonmitchell1059]

Thanks for sharing this

[@victoriaturner9117]

i have a question for ya.. so i got a line out converter to covert it to rca. do i cut the speaker wire at the back of factory radio and connect to converter will this cut my front speakers off? and it also comes with a wire for remote and contant 12v battery will i need to connect these and how the wire on the converter are very short do i dissconect the 12v constant from back off radio wouldnt this make the radio not work. thanks for reading help would be much appreciuated as im doing this tomo morning

[@codyalger93]

Victoria Turner You need to run a parallel connection for the speaker wires. 12v just connect those to your amp positive and ground, again in parallel. You will need to use a "add a circuit" thing to add a connection in the fuse box in the glove box. I showed how I did this on a 2013 Ford Fiesta: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIqmd41roZxlbMU Let me know how far that gets you, and then let me know if you have any problems.

[@2hhardpk]

So all I need is the power wire kit from Walmart right? Help

[@codyalger93]

+Bradley Campbell Well, you can do that... It depends on your setup. What kind of system are you planning on running? If you're planning on drawing a ton of power, I would get the better wires from Kicker or something like that. Just remember that everything else can be pretty easily replace in your sound system. But the wiring, not likely that you're ever going to want to replace it.

[@teddylopez3729]

I wanna hear how it sound i just bought the same car think about puting somthing in it

[@codyalger93]

Teddy Lopez I didn't put an recording of it because subs always sound bad in video. But it sounds great. Especially because I have a hatch back and the sound bounces off and right into the cabin.

[@Khronos_Aion]

Can I unplug my negative terminal on my focus st 2016 ... Or do I have to hookup outside power source to car. Don't care about loosing setting but will I need to reset any codes or radio codes ? Help 🙏🏽

[@codyalger93]

+Mateo Oliveras Yes, of course you can. The only thing that I lost was the time and the radio presets. Just be careful when you take them off. Although, may I ask why you need to remove your negative cable?? You shouldn't be connecting the amp negative directly to the battery.

[@vinnyavalanche]

Dakota Alger because taking off the hot and putting it back on causes sparks ...taking off the neg and putting it back on no sparks

[@Khronos_Aion]

Vintage Vinny DIY already did my install but doing any electrical work involving unplugging any electrical peices always unplug batter to prevent a short circuit because you can. Blow a fuse or worse the wire and have to replace the wiring harness in the car

[@codyalger93]

Ah that makes sense. I work with very sensitive electronics, so I usually don't worry about it when I'm working on my car. haha But definitely a good tip.

[@olivier8225]

Hi where to connect the the remote cable