PART 2 - HOW TO Install an Amplifier in a 2015 Sierra / Silverado Using OEM Head Unit!!

[@brianmcleod4654]

Thanks for showing how to get by that junction box in the way of the firewall Grommet. No one else has gone into that detail. Your effort in showing the actual parts helped me greatly.

[@FlyboythaACE]

One of the best videos I've seen on the subject both part 1 and 2 thankyou!

[@432bartman]

Just bought my 2015 GMC Denali and am planning on adding a sub to the factory system. Great video and instructions

[@levibradley6682]

For those wanting to know how to connect the line out converter in.. Step one- take out radio Step two-locate the green plug behind the radio Step 3- depending on if you have a single cab or a 4 door if you have a single cab you just need to connect the blue wire, and the wire below it ... you need to locate the blue wire and split and sauter or split and use a wire connecter, with the wire labeled “left positive” on the converter Step 4- connect the wire below the blue one to “left negative” Step 5- repeat those steps with the wires to the right of the blue wire and the wire below it. The top one is right positive “right next the the blue wire” and the wire below that one is right negative. Hopefully this helped!

[@4463csims]

Can you just intercept your speaker wire in the rear for your line level converter. That would avoid you taking the the radio out and running a lot of RCA cable?

[@ddt3131]

Used your video for information to install a large inverter. Was having trouble finding a good way through the firewall. Thanks

[@hustlesmith]

Where did you hook up your LOCs ground wire? Thank you for the videos. I've watched 20 different videos on these models. Yours is one of the best at providing important detail information.

[@NeilL269]

great video! the amount of detail and the fact you even give screw/bolt sizes

[@colywhipple1535]

When I plugged in my remote to the prong my female end was also touching the prong above it. Once I removed it and fixed it everything went back to normal. I then moved my remote cable to the 2nd fuse in the fuse box in the drivers side dash and it works just the same as the prong underneath. Great video thanks for the instructions.

[@TheAmpLab]

glad you got it fixed!

[@raptuous]

Good to know! I'll be referencing this when I finally start my build.

[@eljefe3497]

Thanks for the video! Saved me a ton of time chasing where to connect and run wires

[@scottluker7783]

Worked great on my 2014. Mounted the amp to the rear wall. It is a double walled, 1/2” between sheets of metal.

[@gilbertogutierrez1627]

Scott Luker Did you just drill straight into the sheet metal. I’m worried about water getting in or rust. I have a 2013 crew cab Sierra. The back wall is pretty much the same as the 2014 models

[@PenusDrippings]

I had a box and amp put in on my 2015 Sierra. now I know how it was done. Its sounds great with the Bose system already in the truck!!

[@Whiptube11]

A nice detailed video, good Job the only thing I would change is to get the power from the battery instead of the Junction box you are adding more load to a just for factory stuff wire from the battery. Straight to the battery will give you more power to your amp under full load conditions of the factory equipment like the lights, AC, Wipers, Fans that cool your engine and your AC system.

[@davidcheney5511]

I would love to see a Part 3 as well! I am buying a 2015 SLT Z71 4x4 crew with Bose today. I would love to add a bit of clean punch to the already VERY nice system. Suggestions?

[@Jax0238]

Get ready for some loud blinker bass since you're hooking up to the front channels.

[@2121cuervo]

Jax0238 what do you mean can you explain a little about that ?please sir

[@metalhead691]

Best video I’ve seen on how to do this. Thanks a million.

[@wkeil1981]

I would like you to go more in depth wiring the line out converter

[@xxspawnxx]

I will be posting a vid very soon on how to do all this with factory unit and also replacing all speakers.

[@SaGeMitis]

The Car Radio Guy where is this video?

[@ryanbarrows647]

Still no video on how to wire lineout out converter.... Can't you just tap in on a + and - output and send that straight to your sub amp?

[@kevinw.1737]

Any chance for the video of the actual wiring? Did you tap into the wires and solder?

[@MrJustus88]

Excellent set of videos, i just bought a 2018 Silverado and was looking into a way to beef up the audio

[@ashtonadjl6567]

great video very informative and helped a lot with my install on my 2016 Silverado, thank you very much

[@jerbo74]

Great video!!! Probably the best one I've seen for these trucks! Thanks

[@rogerz1989]

Great video! I will start working on my 2015 reg cab this weekend. Hopefully i make a video.

[@Mcnutts3]

much cheaper to pull the rear door sills or B pillar and find the wires running into the rear doors , less wire less time , and sub can fade in/out with fade control

[@TheAmpLab]

I always go behind the head unit because in the even you ever change out the head unit, you've already got your RCAs right there. Also there is more low frequency signal going to the front doors in these vehicles than in the rear.

[@Mcnutts3]

the only time i would do that is if it was for a customer that was unsure ! to charge someone for product they are not using and labour they didnt need is not very good business practice! if they do switch later youve made money on the install double by doing the wiring later.

[@TheAmpLab]

Mcnutts3 We have a set price for amp installs even if it takes 5 hours. so really were saving them money on the head unit install because we don't need to charge them to redo the RCA. So please don't comment on our business practices when you don't know them.

[@Mcnutts3]

The Amp Lab so I assume you have a set price for head unit installs aswell then? how many factory units get switched to aftermarket after everything's setup? in the 4 years I did installs I don't believe 1 came back for upgrade, most would return with a new vehicle for aftermarket upgrade..

[@TheAmpLab]

Mcnutts3 Yes we have a set price for head unit as well, unless we did what you said and would need to run a new RCA cable to the front. We would charge extra for that. So what I'm getting at is it costs them nothing extra during the amp installs, and Dave's them money if we ever did the head unit. It's a win/win for them and us. We don't get a lot back, but it does happen. You can do the install any way you'd like. I personally find it easier to do it the way I did it here and as mentioned makes it easy to upgrade later on with 0 extra work.

[@T0pmcconnell]

Nice video, quality install! I'd appreciate that you're of work. Last install I paid for, you don't even want to know.

[@teampf9604]

Do you have a picture of how you mounted the amp to the back wall? I'm probably going to install my amp and subs this weekend. Thanks for the video it helped a lot. I was thinking about using the distribution block for my power wire. I only plan on running 500rms, think it will be okay? Thanks again.

[@goingcustom]

Thank you for the video! It also saved me a lot of time figuring out where to connect wires! A+

[@clintconroy1472]

I have a full bose system 2016. Silverado z71 ltz 2500 duramax. I'm leaving factory head unit. Adding Lc6i, 1 1200w 2ch, 1 1000w 4ch and small high amp. I'm replacling all speakers. 8" 2ways in all doors, 4 new highs , 4 8" subs. Not using a harness. So questions are.... 1) should i leave dash speakers alone for calls and chimes? 2) if yes. How do i power the high input? 3) do i have to tie in all 4 door speakers wires(2-,2+) to each line in. There is a left and a rt ch on Lc6i 4) how do i wire in for the Bose factory sub?there is a left and a rt or does it matter? Thanks alot!! Also im tying in at bose amp. Appreciate your help on this 1 Clint

[@THEGENERALMAN]

GREAT JOB SIR AWSOME VID VERY HELPFUL WILL SAVE ME TONS OF TIME ONLY THING IS IM CONCERNED ABOUT SOLDERING

[@johnriyazi7951]

Lovely video. Answered every question plus some.

[@billventura2779]

Great video and more than helpful thinks for sharing your expertise with us.

[@samatlindsaydodge]

Could you upload a third part where you go over the completed job along with tube settings for the sub and such?

[@krazyrican1v325]

Great video I have a 15 silverado crew cab and want to install 2 10's and 2 rockford 500 w amps for each sub i also want a 1000 watt hi fonics for my 4 6.5's and tweeters waiting for box to get here from fox not sure if that rear wall will have the room for all 3 amps or not may just put the RF's under the seats and the hifonics on the rear deck.

[@oscarperes4356]

clean job man! i wish you guys were in Miami ill take u my truck

[@scottvasko9884]

Excellent Video I just bought a 2015 and I am starting to plan a total over haul. I have 4 6x9 speakers from another build I did and I would like to put those in the door as well as replace the dash speakers. Do you have any info on this? Will the 6x9's fit (a little modification is no problem for me). Thanks

[@STIHLSEAN]

Great vid. (part one as well) I liked the bloopers at the end. Shows you have a sense of humor. Thanks for the info. BTW did hooking up to the front speakers affect your phone when you connected to bluetooth. I hear that the subs can get annoying when the phone conversation comes through them.

[@TheAmpLab]

Not really. You can always turn the sub control down if needed. Thanks!

[@antoniog337]

Hey great video can you show exactly which wires get connected to the outlet converter?.. Thanks

[@eddie713hctx]

Do you happened to have a video on the Irving part into the stock radio wires with the outline converter? By the way great videos thanks a lot helped alot

[@eddie713hctx]

Not Irving** meant wiring.***

[@wallaweezy]

I have the same exact truck. Could you please show me how you installed the line output converter in detail, like which wires you connect and where you grounded your amp! Thank you!

[@chadheisterman858]

I have a 2016 Silverado, i installed 2 kicker comp 10’s and a highfonics zeus 1200 Used your video, big help. Thanks a lot. I do have some type of distortion in the stock stereo speakers now that I’ve tapped into them. Any idea what this could be from???

[@hung8820]

Very clean install. Thank you for the video.

[@civicekcoupe]

Nice videos man, where is the part three at, i have the same truck but in a Silverado lt. Theres not much on youtube i was wondering how the box came out that you made?

[@Petaki405]

Doesn't tapping into front speakers amplify door chime and turn signal too? I'm waiting to upgrade door speakers with an amp but I'm not sure what the best way to get around that.

[@gregcastorena9438]

Where did u connect yours front or rear

[@davevmay37]

Great video!!! I am following your steps and so far its been easier than I thought it would be. I have a 2014 Chevy Silverado All-star Edition crew cab. Running the power wire was very helpful!! However my big hands made it difficult to reach..lol. im at the point of installing the amp to the back fire wall. Now I did that in my 2010 so I understand the screw size. Question is how much room do I have between the back wall and the seat for the physical size of the amp? Haven't removed the back seats yet but it looks like a tight fit back there?

[@TheAmpLab]

Its a tight fit yes. I don't have an exact measurement, but I have installed various amps and haven't had an issue yet.

[@VTSWAGG]

What’s up nice video question how do you pop the race track to run the wires I’m stuck on this part

[@mtnors05]

OMG! Thanks so much for this video! I do have a couple questions for you. I have a PAC SNI-15 adapter that I had in my '08 chevy but I dont recall how I had it wired behind the head unit. From what I've read else where online, the consensus seems to be if you're only running a sub, you can splice both positive and negative wires of the adapter to a single pos/neg. If so, from your video, I would spice it to one of my front speakers. Thoughts? Also, as stated above in this thread, this install will work for 2014 silverados. I'm guessing its safe to say that it should apply to my 2014 GMC, crew cab, non-bose? Thanks again, keep up the good work!

[@mandoprado1]

Thank you for this post. My question is about the speaker wires you showed near back wall. Were they already there from factory? Thanks.

[@stoiawooddesign]

great video. I currently have my output converter wired in behind my head unit. Where can I wire in a volume control nob into my system? Converter has a remote turn on wire but I am not using it because I have the remote turn wire going in under the dash. Any suggestions?

[@aaronadkins7406]

What did you tie your speaker wires in to. I have a 2016 silverado which is the exact same as this truck and had great success running my power cable just as you did.

[@kdrew8206]

Good video. Everything covered really good

[@FG-ys4em]

I have a 2000 watt system in installing and would like to know where would be a place to ground it too ?

[@cameronfassbender7308]

Does hooking to the front speakers not amplify the door chime??

[@mminc81]

Very informative video sir. Sorry for the off topic question, but what the dickens is that clicking and beeping noise that starts when you are videoing inside the truck at 0:55 seconds??

[@TheAmpLab]

Its the GOPRO. when it's in the case for some reason you can hear that noise.

[@cudi503]

great video!! i was wondering where you connected the remote wire. any help would be great. thanks!

[@raptuous]

In the first part of this video he showed an accessory +12 volt pin under the drivers side dash, when I do my install I'll be sending that to a small 12 volt relay and use that output for amp turn on remote wire.

[@Grayback1973]

I have the female connectors that fit the Bose stock amplifiers male connectors.I can build a harness that connects to the factory low level outputs so there would be no cutting or splicing.Would this be easier than cutting and splicing,using a line out converter?

[@rainbowjumper06]

When you tapped into the front speakers with the line converter did your chimes get amplified. I have seen a lot of posts where people are saying the seat belt, turn signal and door ajar chimes are very loud after tapping into the front speakers

[@kickemassicus]

really helpful video, I just wish lighting was better. liked

[@MC-ey8kw]

great video! Any possibility you could describe how you sodered the wires, from your video it looked like there was almost nothing to work with. did you pull back that tape? did u cut the wire? did u just cut the wire cover and soder that way? going to do this on Saturday want to be prepared! thanks boss

[@MC-ey8kw]

so i did the install this weekend, thats to your video it was a breeze. i used the same remote on for my 2015 silverado, which worked better than the fuse tap i had purchased after watching a similar video. thanks again!

[@nolanhays3240]

Been looking for a how to on the new body style Silverado for a wile now. Just what I was looking for! Surely the 2500 install would be the same?

[@TheAmpLab]

Yes, should be the same setup.

[@oleboi334]

Question. Did you use an inline fuse for the amp wire coming off the battery? I didn’t see that part.

[@lafrentzj12]

Planning to install the Linkswell Tesla style display that comes with a harness that plugs into the factory connectors, can I use this same procedure to install the sub amp?

[@kguillory21]

I have the same truck and I'm installing 2 Type S 10's with 1000 watt amp. What made you choose the front speakers for the low level input on the LOC? I used the rear inputs for my 2011 Chevy. Did you ever find another 12vDC switched source?

[@codypiehl9119]

So I accidentally didn't tap into the lines with the line out converter and I just cut the lines from the speaker and spliced into the line out converter. Recommendations on how to fix my mistake so I actually have sound in the front and get my subs working

[@biohazardlunch]

Awesome video. Thank you for the help.

[@coleg315]

Can you show the box you have ? I have a 2018 do you know if wiring is all the same.

[@alexmcgovern2983]

how did you solder the connections behind the head unit, don't know why you left that part out... are there alternatives other then soldering the connection.?

[@DemonicSaint7676]

Everything worked out great but I still have no bass. I have power and the remote power works. Amp is Grounded well. Maybe this kicker line out converter just sucks?

[@brayanaguilar5275]

2015 gmc SLT with bose system a shop tells me they can’t connect an amp to a Bose system but I see you have it. Any comments ? Thanks

[@frankygarza5457]

Will this process work on a 2013 Silverado crew cab. Specifically the remote wiring...thank you

[@coleg315]

I want to do know how to upgrade door speakers and dash speakes. But cant find any video. Please help.

[@johncrowley5265]

Question, had a buddy of mine do an amp and 2 10 subs, on my 2016 Silverado 1500 LT non Bose using factory deck. After install the door chimes, turn signals and idiot chimes now seem to be amplified and ear splitting. What can be done to return to a normal non ear bleeding level? Thanks in advance

[@jeffersondarcy6648]

Were door chimes playing thru the sub a major issue in the sub due to tapping the front speakers? If so, can i quell it with the crossover or gains?

[@Yos576]

If i use a lc2i, would you still recommend using remote wire from fuse box or just use the lc2i power on function?

[@donearl6675]

i also grounded my amp that way for years..never had a issue

[@Tactic51989]

I have an all terrian model, there are no wires in that connection, any thoughts on where they would be or the colors of the wires are the same but just in a different location? Thanks

[@Emmasdad061103]

Okay. first great video , very detailed. Now, I have a question. I have a 2014 GMC Sierra Base model crew cab with the small 4.2 non-touch screen. Will my install be the same? Mainly wondering about where you tie into the speaker wires. Will my speaker wires be in the same spot and be the same colors? thank you

[@TheAmpLab]

They should be.

[@jennaferfranklin3111]

Thank you very much. Jon

[@xamuth]

Jan did you find out which cables are positive and negative. In one site I found different wiring same cables but the negatives are positives so I'm confused.

[@michaelfennell4661]

Have a question my friend is putting his system in the same truck and he is having a problem with the radio cut out at high volume. I installed a lc7 as the converter and it seems the output voltage is very high I had to turn it almost all the way down for it to stop happening but the sub is def not hitting as hard as it should.

[@cjlos2050sp]

If you use the front door speakers for signal do you hear the door chime through your sub?

[@ACR3D1]

why did you put your line output converter behind your head unit? you can tap in to the front speaker wires at the panels by the front doors and run the wires back to your amp location allowing your line output converter to sit beside the amp.

[@TheAmpLab]

ACR3D1 In case the customer does change out the factory head-unit RCAs will be right there and can be connected to the new unit. Also you can get both sides in one location and not run wires to each side of the vehicle.

[@otterboxxx]

did I find it hard to fit the four wired back into the connector? I worried about the wires touching

[@Beachbum001]

Do you have any issues with your amp overheating after putting the backseat on ? what would you say is the max height of a amp you could put on the back wall ?

[@satanas666reyna3]

On a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 slt crew cab with Bose amplifier and speaker which wires would I use to output from aftermarket amp I would like to bypass the Bose amp and go with the lci2 loc converter I got a cheap loc right now taped to the blue and blue silver for my sub amp

[@christrevino5781]

whay do you recommend for speakers in this type of set up? Thanks in advance.

[@ImDaGreatone]

Where did you ground your amp?

[@brandonshelton4875]

Im putting the audio control lc7i in my 2014 sierra w-bose and plan on running a 4ch amp and bass amp off the audio control. Where would be the best place to get signal for this set up?

[@garrettbrown5115]

Would it be alright to cut the speaker wires running into the head unit and use a butt connector to connect the wires going to the line out converter?

[@AlexGomez-er2fi]

I have a 2015 Silverado double cab and I'm trying to put two 12" sub with a front fire sub box were can I find that box

[@mrm3686]

How much would a shop charge to do this to get signal from these wires and convert to rca and run the wires to the back?

[@alexsiguense8489]

Where did you connect the remote wire?

[@TheDrewmhall]

im trying to find a decent single 12 box for the double cab. what one did you go with?

[@carbug2402]

Did the screws go out the back of the cab

[@tgizzle1258]

Is it ok to mount the amp to the back wall like that? I am about to do it, but I noticed it is a tight fit. Will it get enough air?

[@rubf.1266]

Hry what speakers did u put? cause i was only able to fit some 10in flats so its a sealed box and i wanted a ported one. .

[@hectorx1313]

Hey can u get the signal out of the factory amp?

[@BRENTFORCHRIST]

on the line put converter do I need to hook up the 12v dc and ground

[@MrLowrider3]

I have a quick ? I'm going to install an lc7i audio control converter on my 2016 Sierra reg cab would I be able to mount it under the center console and just run wires to the radio harness instead of it being behind the radio I know my converter is quite a decent size or am I sapouse to Have it behind the stock radio?

[@crstone753]

How exactly did you connect the line output converter to the speaker wires? I understand you soldered them but how exactly? Did you have to cut wire?

[@TheAmpLab]

No, just strip back a little insulation, wrap the wire around and solder, then tape.

[@colywhipple1535]

Did exactly as you did here, turned my truck on and my gauges freaked out on me, all my sensors went off and basically fried my computer. If you could help explain why this happened or have any ideas I would appreciate it. Thanks.

[@TheAmpLab]

no idea. I've probably done 10 of these just like this since this video.

[@kguillory21]

+Coly Whipple Sounds like you landed a wire where it shouldn't be. You may have shorted something out when you tried to land the remote wire where he did. Really easy to miscount a pin and short some things out.

[@RonnieMX]

Helped a lot! Thank you!

[@jordanervin1510]

What amp and what sups did you use size+brand

[@racingwithbeto6309]

so you just spliced into the wires behind the screen to connect the line out converter.

[@kennethhinds2883]

does this apply to a 2016 gmc sierra 2500hd?