[Jester]

Could someone explain, or point to a tutorial, on how to power a Kicker HS10 via the rear 12v Accessory port? I don't want to cut any of the original car wires, so I just want to plug into the port. I assume I need to buy a special 12v plug that I will be able to wire to the sub?

You can buy a socket adapter for power or tap into the blue wire that feeds the power (unplug the socket). . Then ground to one of the bolt holes in the area the sub sits in.

 

[Jester]

The rear 12V socket may indeed be rated for 15A, but it turns out that it's protected by a 20A fuse--it's in the underhood fuse panel and is labeled "Power Outlet3". I verified that this fuse does indeed cover the rear outlet--I pulled the fuse and my Rockville went dead.

Just to make sure this info is shared. The rear power port is limited to 10amps as per the manual’s.

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[Jester]

I was going to link the thread where I downloaded the non-Meridian schematics from, but I couldn't find it. Here's the attachment from that thread, I think it's the right one.

Fantastic...

Thank you

 

[Jester]

No, it does not have any line level outputs. It's inputs are all digital. Most people are utilizing the existing 4 wires coming from the amplifier. EV6 Head Unit Sheet 1
EV6 Head Unit Sheet 2

Any chance you can get the diagram for the non-meridian system?

Would love to eventually get an amp and sub installed.

Thanks

 

[Jester]

Merci!

 

[Jester]

And with this link : Système audio premium Meridian

 

[Jester]

I can give you mine, but it's in french Montage Pas à Pas Kicker HS8

No longer exists

 

[Jester]

Does anyone know if there's any wiring under the rear seat with the stock Kia audio system (non-Meridian)? Would be great to tap into that location rather than at the doors.
I checked for wiring at the rear hatch where where the Meridian sub would connect but there were no leads there with the stock audio system.

Did you find any info on this?

I have the non-meridian system too but want to add a kicker 11HS8