-Black wire is to be connected to a secure ground
-Blue wire is to be connected to the remote turn-on lead from the primary source
-Yellow wire is to be connected to any amplifiers following the CFQ5.2
The following instructions are to be used primarily when installing the CFQ5.2 in a dash location.
Understand that these instructions require you to use the power and ground wires used for the source unit.
Crossfire highly recommends using the same power wire as the source unit to reduce the risk of inducing
electrical noise into the system due to voltage variances.
1.
Remove the source unit from the dash, far enough so that the wires are exposed.
2.
Use a digital voltmeter and find the co12 volt lead for the radio. Using a wire cutter, cut this
lead and strip off approximately 3/8” of the insulation from both ends. Find the red wire on the harness
and strip off approximately 3/8” of insulation from the end of this wire as well. Twist the red wire to
one side of the ex12 volt lead you cut into. Place a barrel connector of appropriate size over
both ends of the wire and crimp these in place.
3.
Once you have found your +12 volt lead, it is now time to locate the ground wire supplied to the
source. Splice into this lead. Take the black wire from the wiring harness. Connect it inline with the
ground wire using a barrel connector of appropriate size. Crimp the wires back together.
If the ground wire has been screwed to the chassis of the source (such as Chrysler vehicles), you may
use this to ground the black wire. Be sure to use a ring terminal of appropriate size and tighten the
screw securely.
4.
The next wire you will be connecting is the remote turn-on (blue). This wire is to be connecting to the
remote turn-on lead coming from the source unit. Again, strip off approximately 3/8” of insulation
from the end of both the source remote output and the blue wire for the CFQ5.2. Connect these wires
using a barrel connector of appropriate size.
If your source does not have a remote turn-on lead, you will need to find a sw12 volt supply.
This can be done by using an ignition controlled lead for the source unit.
5.
The last wire is the delayed remote turn on (yellow). This wire sends out a 2 second d12VDC
output to turn on any processors and amplifiers following the CFQ5.2.
6. Plug the wiring harness into the back CFQ5.2.
SIGNAL CABLES
Choose the correct length and style of RCA patch cables for your needs. Better RCA's usually multiple
layers of shielding or twisted pair wiring for better noise rejection (consult your dealer).
When running the RCA’s in the vehicle, make sure you run them on the opposite side of the vehicle as the
you ran the power cables. Avoid sharp corners and holes without grommets as they may cut through the
outside insulation of the RCA and induce engine noise or short the RCA. When connecting to the CFQ5.2,
be sure that you connect the correct RCA to the corresponding output (i.e. subwoofer amplifier is hooked up
to the subwoofer output, the rear to the rear output, and the front to the front output).
Connect the inputs as
necessary for the source and the auxiliary input if applicable. Be careful not intertwine the RCA's with the
power wires as much as possible.
CROSSOVERS
It is very important that you select your crossover points correctly before you mount the CFQ5.2. Consult
your dealer if you are unsure of the correct setting for the application or contact Crossfire’s Technical
department at 562-483-8111.
