Use RADIO to turn on accessories with a RELAY! EXPLANATION & WIRING
Use RADIO to turn on accessories with a RELAY! EXPLANATION & WIRING
When building a complex car audio system you may have other accessories that you want to turn on, things like cooling fans, LED lights, and other items. We want these items to be powered whenever our audio system is on, but the radio only provides a small amount of current for its remote turn on circuit. How can we provide much more current? We can use a relay! Here’s how to wire, and use a relay explained!
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Did you ever say which relay you went with that had the built-in diode?
Does Crutchfield cover UK/European cars?
Links to the relays with diode protection?
How do I stop my system from popping on turn on and off?
Hi sir can we know the value of a diode that we use in a relay. Thanks in advance
Whats the name of the distribution box. Cant find one like it?
Crutchfield isn’t any help on my Pontiac G8
The relay sockets are only good for certain applications. A spade connector is a much better way to install a relay with no breaks. The pre-wired socket has to have connections made to it. The spade connector wired to relay is direct, no breaks, no solder, no heatshrink, etc.
Did anyone find the relay with the diode ?
Hi Mark How are you? I hope that very good
I want to install my electrical system of amplifiers and DSP but I am confused with the installation of the relay numbers… from what I understood the configuration would be the following:
30: constant battery power 12v
87: Amplifier and Accessory Power On
86: Main unit or DSP remote output
85:Ground
The issue is that in other places I see that these settings change, for example:
87: constant battery power 12v
30: power on amplifiers and accessories
86:Ground
85: Main unit or DSP remote output
Is the same? Thank you very much for your explanations
Where can I find that distribution block for the accessories and relays
Hi Mark. Why are DSP’s power+rem cables are twisted? Does it really help with noise cancellation? Does it ok to connect RCA near power lines like yours? Thanks.
I’m trying to dive in to designing my own, auto system, with after make stereo and 3×10 subs, 4x tweeters, the front and rear speakers, and there also a center front speaker, question is how many amps do I need, and how would I wire everything exactly?
Possible to get a link for the relay with the diode?
There’s a definite gap in the market for a small solid state power distribution module specifically designed for car audio.
I used relays for a lot of accessories in my time but never have I thought I’m going to use a relay for a remote turn on for power for my amp
I’m not gonna lie I wish you were closer to help me install my system. I’m feeling a little overwhelmed lol. And yes I would pay you lol
Anyone have a like with a relay with a diode built in?
Hey, could you post a link for the fused distribution block (the one that the relay is connected to)
I did this on my truck. Running a RF 400.4 and a RF 1200.1 with crossover network. The relay is triggered by the remote turn on and goes to the amps and xover. It also goes to a 100A continuous duty solenoid for ignition hot 6 way power/ground block for other items and another 6 way power/ground block for constant hot items. Works like a champ!
Please post link with the relay that has the diode already in it
Wow, I have never seen a relay with a built in fuse before? Now I’m going to have to go hunting for those!
Where can I find a relay with spike suppression?
Link the relay
I still get sad at night many years later having to sell off my JL-500.1 monoblock amp. Old school. Bridgeable down to 1/2 ohm stable running 2 HCCA duel Voice Coil subs in my hatchback. Got to love how priorities change however my child is old enough now and is gonna be in her teens soon so gonna get back into adding a system in my project car which stock came with 2 component sets already which will sound even better once I upgrade them and amplify. However as I want 2 keep the weight down I’m only gonna add a really nice hard hitting 12 so supplement overall quality of sound. Should be good for music as well as playing DVDs. Jurassic Park would certainly be sick to watch in a vehicle…
+1 on wanting the diode info.. I’ll keep researching..
Where are you getting the relay with fuse and diode from? I can’t find one, but have one without the diode in my near future orders for an update install. Or what value diode would I get to add to the existing wires of the relay socket? Thanks! Enjoying your videos!!!!
Getting ready to install my most complicated system yet after about a decade of being out of the hobby. Your videos have been very helpful in getting ready to do it all the right way. One question: is there a specific reason that you use fuses on the large wire rather than circuit breakers. Obviously, if you install everything correctly, you shouldn’t be blowing fuses. But it seems like a much nicer scenario to just reset a breaker than having to buy and replace the fuse.
As others have asked, how do we find the correct relay with the “spike/flyback” diode built in? Google-fu is failing to provide answers. I appreciate the videos, but it would be greatly helpful if you provided links to all parts you use when introducing something like this.
What size diode shod be used on 30A-40A four pin relay and socket??.
Now I don’t disbelieve what you are saying, because I know current diminishes with more things needing that current. But why am I able to power, or I should say turn on 5 amps and a dsp off of my headunit?
Does the headunit matter? It’s a pioneer AVH-2300NEX
I got out of the car audio game for a while just because of unexpected challenges in life but now I’m back and realizing that I’ve missed out on so much in the past 7 years. Thank you so much for creating this channel and helping me get my spark and my enthusiasm about how awesome this stuff is back. I’ve used your videos religiously to create the system of my dreams and I can’t thank you enough. Keep building ✌️
You guys asked for it…So here it is, Enjoy! If you missed the amp rack wiring video check it out here: https://youtu.be/UMAXMWmYX3o Thanks guys!
Can you post how to wire the diode with the relay
Isn’t this what the Phoenix Gold TiDD10 and TiDD5 were doing like 15yrs ago??
Dude, you’re friggin awesome. I continue to learn so much from you. Thank you for creating great content and educating us. 💪🏽
So i have 2 questions
1. Where can i find said special relay??
2. What size fuse would you recommend for continuing the remote wire
Crutchfield is awesome I’ve only been using Crutchfield for 10 plus years now.
Could I safely add a high capacity relay between my amps and battery? My vehicle can sit for 3 months at a time, and I’ve had problems with the amp capacitors draining the battery. I know I could install a disconnect, but I’d like convenience.
So much info for a newbie lol so here is my dumb question… I have two amps and from what I understand is that I don’t need a relay for this, however I was told if you splice your remote wire and connect it to both amps then one amp will stay on when the other turns off. Anyone wanna help this DA Newbie out??
Hey mark! Can we get a link for the relay with built in flyback diode (spike suppression diode/ freewheel diode) cant find them anywhere!
Why would you install something that is going to draw more power from remote turn on. Rather than just connecting it directly to your amp.
I just replaced my head unit . From older eclipse to a new Kenwood. After the swap now it pops when it turns on and at idle my subs have a rumble . Little rpm everything is smooth . 370 alternator . I have a relay in line . It didn’t do this before I changed the head unit . I really don’t want to go back to old deck . I like the newer one . All the new functions are nice . Any ideas . Probably not best description but hoping
Mark does the relay increase current flow for the accessories?
what material is used for the amp rack?
@caraudiofabrication what distribution blocks are you using?
Im doing something similar, but a bit overkill, my system is basic, 4 6.5s on a 4 channel amp and a single 10 on a monoblock, also a half din EQ, a 3 way active crossover and a bass distrubution processor. So im getting relays that delay on and or off, im building a 8 channel with digital countdown for each channel, it will allow power down in sequence. I have most of it working, still need a few things but want to pick up a few more timers to see if i can add a turn on sequence as well as off sequence, i have it 1.2 secs between each delay.
Apparently my new Kia Niro is too new for Crutchfield since their search engine says haven’t got anything on my vehicle yet! That’s a real bummer! Hopefully they will get more on my new car soon?
Any links for a relay with a diode?
Can u tell me if I have mine wired fine so I don’t gotta worry about a relay going bad and then having to carry relays in my glove box to I have my remote from radio to dsp then from dsp it goes to 2 amps about to be 3 will I still be fine with I’m using 14 gauge to