Sub install! Who wants to help that knows how?

[BlackCumaro23]

Ya makes sence...any suggestions as to where the best place to do that? In my other car I have it running all the way to the battery through my firewall and the ground just in the trunk. Does the Camaro have better options? Thanks!

[Orange5thGen]

Right I did that I ran the power to the Amp and the LOC was hooked to Amp and when it was hooked up the light turned on....

I will figure this out.......

[Orange5thGen]

Ya makes sence...any suggestions as to where the best place to do that? In my other car I have it running all the way to the battery through my firewall and the ground just in the trunk. Does the Camaro have better options? Thanks!

Yes the battery is in the trunk and the grounds are there too.

[Toasty]

Well the only way it would turn on was to hook directy to power on amp to battery.

... which unless I'm confused about how you intend to hook it up, is how it should be?

Power from battery to amp, ground to amp, and power from battery to LOC for amp turn on relay, and amp turn on from LOC to amp... is this what you have done and it does not work?

do you have the p/n for the LOC so we can find the instructions? more eyes may help?

[Orange5thGen]

Yeah I do have the part number I saved it here they are with the instructions. Something has to be wrong as the instructions list other wire colors that are not on the unit........WTF

1-800-221-0932 REV. 02/20/08 Metra Electronics
© COPYRIGHT 2008 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
ADCT2
2 Channel, Adjustable,
Line Output Converter (LOC)
with Built-in Amplifier Remote Generator
The ADCT2 is designed to convert 2 channels of speaker level audio into 2 channels of line level
audio. This allows for the installation of line level products such as amplifiers, EQs and crossovers
on systems that do not have RCA line level outputs. In addition this device will also detect the presence
of an audio signal and then generate a +12V output (verified by an illuminated LED) that can
be used to turn-on an aftermarket amplifier..
Features: 30 Watts Maximum Input, Input Circuit Corrects Crossover Distortion Commonly
Found On Other Brands of LOCs, 6:1 Step Down with Variable Output, Gold Flashed RCAs,
Attractive & Durable Enclosure. The ADCT2 will shut off 30 seconds after no signal detected.
Installation: The ADCT2 should be installed on a stereo’s speaker output wires or the output wires
on an OEM amplifier of up to 30 watts per channel. These wires can be found behind the stereo in
the dash, on the outside of an OEM amplifier, or on the input terminals on the OEM speakers.
Wire Color & Function: The audio input wire colors are an EIA standard for car stereo applications
as follows:
INPUT SIDE: POWER HARNESS:
WHITE = LEFT Front (+) Input YELLOW = BATTERY +12V Input
WHITE/BLACK = LEFT Front (-) Input GRAY = POWER (-) GROUND Input
GRAY = RIGHT Front + Input BLUE = REMOTE +12V Output
GRAY/BLACK = RIGHT Front (-) Input THE ABOVE POWER WIRES CAN BE CONNECTED
BLACK/WHITE = ReferenceGround(-) DIRECTLY TO THE AMPLIFIER BEING ADDED
NOTE: Be sure that all audio input connections are polarized or in phase with each other. That is,
the positive output wires from the audio source need to be connected to the corresponding positive
input wires of the ADCT2. The same goes for the negative audio wires. Failure to do this will
result in poor bass response and low quality audio.
Adjusting the ADCT2 for maximum performance: After completing all of the necessary connections,
turn the ADCT2 adjustment pots all of the way down by rotating them completely counterclockwise.
Now, turn the stereo system on and adjust the main volume control on the stereo to
approximately 3/4 maximum volume. Select one of the adjustment pots on the ADCT2 and turn it
slowly clockwise until you notice audio distortion and then stop. Turn the remaining pot to the
same position as the previously adjusted pot. The audio set-up of the ADCT2 is now complete and
ready to be enjoyed.

[Toasty]

what colors are missing from the unit?

[Orange5thGen]

Below underlined section and bolded

Yeah I do have the part number I saved it here they are with the instructions. Something has to be wrong as the instructions list other wire colors that are not on the unit........WTF

1-800-221-0932 REV. 02/20/08 Metra Electronics
© COPYRIGHT 2008 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
ADCT2
2 Channel, Adjustable,
Line Output Converter (LOC)
with Built-in Amplifier Remote Generator
The ADCT2 is designed to convert 2 channels of speaker level audio into 2 channels of line level
audio. This allows for the installation of line level products such as amplifiers, EQs and crossovers
on systems that do not have RCA line level outputs. In addition this device will also detect the presence
of an audio signal and then generate a +12V output (verified by an illuminated LED) that can
be used to turn-on an aftermarket amplifier..
Features: 30 Watts Maximum Input, Input Circuit Corrects Crossover Distortion Commonly
Found On Other Brands of LOCs, 6:1 Step Down with Variable Output, Gold Flashed RCAs,
Attractive & Durable Enclosure. The ADCT2 will shut off 30 seconds after no signal detected.
Installation: The ADCT2 should be installed on a stereo’s speaker output wires or the output wires
on an OEM amplifier of up to 30 watts per channel. These wires can be found behind the stereo in
the dash, on the outside of an OEM amplifier, or on the input terminals on the OEM speakers.
Wire Color & Function: The audio input wire colors are an EIA standard for car stereo applications
as follows:
INPUT SIDE: POWER HARNESS:
WHITE = LEFT Front (+) Input YELLOW = BATTERY +12V Input
WHITE/BLACK = LEFT Front (-) Input GRAY = POWER (-) GROUND Input
GRAY = RIGHT Front + Input BLUE = REMOTE +12V Output
GRAY/BLACK = RIGHT Front (-) Input THE ABOVE POWER WIRES CAN BE CONNECTED
BLACK/WHITE = ReferenceGround(-) DIRECTLY TO THE AMPLIFIER BEING These are Black and Gray not white ADDED
NOTE: Be sure that all audio input connections are polarized or in phase with each other. That is,
the positive output wires from the audio source need to be connected to the corresponding positive
input wires of the ADCT2. The same goes for the negative audio wires. Failure to do this will
result in poor bass response and low quality audio.
Adjusting the ADCT2 for maximum performance: After completing all of the necessary connections,
turn the ADCT2 adjustment pots all of the way down by rotating them completely counterclockwise.
Now, turn the stereo system on and adjust the main volume control on the stereo to
approximately 3/4 maximum volume. Select one of the adjustment pots on the ADCT2 and turn it
slowly clockwise until you notice audio distortion and then stop. Turn the remaining pot to the
same position as the previously adjusted pot. The audio set-up of the ADCT2 is now complete and
ready to be enjoyed.

[Orange5thGen]

Cool a friend is coming over Thursday to finish this up with me....Thank goodness....

[TonyNo]

So, you have these connections for the LOC?

Car -> LOC
BRN -> WHT
YEL -> WHT/BLK

DBU -> GRY
LBU -> GRY/BLK

+12 -> YEL
GND -> BLK, BLK/WHT or BLK/GRY

Remote -> BLU

[Orange5thGen]

So, you have these connections for the LOC?

Car -> LOC
BRN -> WHT Left side yes
YEL -> WHT/BLK L Yes

DBU -> GRY Right side yes
LBU -> GRY/BLK R Yes

+12 -> YEL Yes It shows inb directions I can hook directly to Amp and amp to power.
GND -> BLK, BLK/WHT or BLK/GRY Yes

Remote -> BLU

Yes to Amp remote

:slomo:

[TonyNo]

Damn. The connections to the speaker wires are good (not loose)?

[Orange5thGen]

Yeah, It is blowing my mind, I know I can read......LOL Sh!t I was in the trunk for hours......:cray:

[Toasty]

Below underlined section and bolded

is it actual 2 color insulation, or black with white/grey stripe? If black with stripe, perhaps what should be white looks grey? if you've used all the other wires, then that should be the only one left?

[Orange5thGen]

You are right, and I talked to a stereo install friend of a friend (who does installs for Best Buy) and he is coming over Thursday to show me what I did wrong...... He said the LOC and auto power on for the Amp that they sold me has the wrong color wiring instructions.........WTF.....

So Thursday I will be back online with a little base thumping system......

[TonyNo]

Good to hear about progress!