Hey, kloker, I'll check with Crutchfield to see if they can create a custom wiring harness so I don't need to cut the factory harness.
I appreciate your input.
Thanks!
2020 CRV EX How to access the factory amp
Hello,
I recently purchased a 2020 CRV EX and I am trying to upgrade the front/rear speakers with aftermarket speakers and add a slim form factor sub/amp combo that I had from a previous vehicle.
I purchased an AudioControl LC7i 6 Channel Line out converter and an Alpine KTP-445U Power Pack from Crutchfield, links are below.
AudioControl LC7i 6 Channel Line out Converter
Alpine KTP-445U Power Pack AMP
Per Crutchfield's tech support, I was going to cut the front/rear left/right speaker output cables from the factory amp wiring harness to run into the high-level speaker inputs of the Line out Converter and then use the Alpine KTP-445U to tap into the cut speaker outputs from the wiring harness to use the factory audio speaker wiring that's already in place.
I was provided the factory amp speaker output wiring diagram from Crutchfield so I know which wires I need to tap into.
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I just don't know how to go about accessing the factory amp located below the gear shifter console.
If anyone has any input on how to go about it, I would greatly appreciate it.
I recently purchased a 2020 CRV EX and I am trying to upgrade the front/rear speakers with aftermarket speakers and add a slim form factor sub/amp combo that I had from a previous vehicle.
I purchased an AudioControl LC7i 6 Channel Line out converter and an Alpine KTP-445U Power Pack from Crutchfield, links are below.
AudioControl LC7i 6 Channel Line out Converter
Alpine KTP-445U Power Pack AMP
Per Crutchfield's tech support, I was going to cut the front/rear left/right speaker output cables from the factory amp wiring harness to run into the high-level speaker inputs of the Line out Converter and then use the Alpine KTP-445U to tap into the cut speaker outputs from the wiring harness to use the factory audio speaker wiring that's already in place.
I was provided the factory amp speaker output wiring diagram from Crutchfield so I know which wires I need to tap into.
I just don't know how to go about accessing the factory amp located below the gear shifter console.
If anyone has any input on how to go about it, I would greatly appreciate it.
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I might have found a solution to bypassing the factory amp on my 2020 CR-V EX, there is a DSP with a factory amp bypass wiring harness made by Axxess AXDSPX-HN3. It is pricey at $409, but it's the only solution that I have found so far without having to run new speaker wire to my aftermarket speakers.Dangit! Well, If you can get an accessory harness with t he right plugs you could hack that up instead, but I guess maybe too new for that too. Why can't they just make new cars a year later so that, by the time they come out, they're already a year old and stuff is - wait ... never mind.
It seems the site above is the only site that I have been able to purchase it from, however, it is on backorder at the moment. I was able to purchase the AXDSPX-HN3 locally and I'm going to attempt to do the install this weekend. I'll let you all know how it goes.
I am waiting for it to install the following audio components below:
I already have my Infinity Reference REF-6532ex 6-1/2 2-way speakers currently installed
Infinity BassLink Mini as my subwoofer
Alpine KTP-445U Power Pack compact amp to power front/rear speakers
I hope this helps, I feel more at ease knowing that I don't have to cut the factory wiring harness even though this option does break the bank.
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