The next step is to connect the Power, Ground, and Remote wires to your DEQ-230. The
power wire should run from the mounting location through the vehicle to the battery or power
distribution block. Avoid sharp corners, creases, and sharp body parts. When passing
through any metal wall (i.e. firewall etc.), a grommet must be used to prevent the wire from
chaffing and shorting to ground.
The ground wire should be of the same gauge as the power wire. As a rule of thumb, use
as short a length of wire as possible.
Find a location near the equalizer that is metal (the floor is ideal) and clean an area about
the size of a quarter to bare metal. Drill a
pilot hole in the middle of this area. Be
Careful! Inspect the area underneath to
be sure you are not drilling into wires,
brake or fuel lines, etc. Terminate the wire
with a ring connector and attach it to the
bare metal using a #8 sheet metal screw
and washer (not supplied). We suggest
crimping and/or soldering this connection.
After the connection is complete, coat the
area with silicone or some similar material
to prevent rust from developing.
Finally, the remote wire needs to run to
the amplifier remote or power antenna
lead of the head unit. This wire supplies a
12 volt signal to the DEQ-230 when the
main system is activated.
Once you have routed the power, ground, and remote wires through the vehicle, it is time
to connect the wires to the DEQ-230. Be sure that you have not reconnected the ground
cable to the negative post of the battery.
Cut off excess wire and, using wire strippers, strip the power, ground and remote cables
about 1/8 inch. Locate the power, ground, and remote
Powerlock™ connector (supplied).
On the top of the connector are three slotted screws. With a small flat-bladed screwdriver,
loosen the screws before attempting to insert the cables. After you have inserted the
stripped end of each cable into the connector, secure it by tightening the associated screw.
Check that each connection is tight. If the wires are secure, the connector may be plugged
into the DEQ-230.
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