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Re: Complete Audio Install
« Reply #30 on: July 25, 2013, 09:56:13 pm »
Theres a rubber grommet behind the battery. If you take out the battery and the battery holder you will see it


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Re: Complete Audio Install
« Reply #31 on: July 25, 2013, 10:11:50 pm »
Sweet

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Re: Complete Audio Install
« Reply #32 on: July 25, 2013, 10:24:26 pm »
I started to run some speaker cable to my doors last night...am I right in thinking you basically have to take the outer door skin off to have any chance of feeding the cables through?

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Re: Complete Audio Install
« Reply #33 on: July 25, 2013, 10:42:06 pm »
I started to run some speaker cable to my doors last night...am I right in thinking you basically have to take the outer door skin off to have any chance of feeding the cables through?

I think thats correct. Im just going to re-use oem stuff


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Re: Complete Audio Install
« Reply #34 on: July 25, 2013, 10:46:35 pm »
I ran my cables through to doors with them complete

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Re: Complete Audio Install
« Reply #35 on: July 26, 2013, 01:57:06 pm »
Dont be scared to take door skin off, it is really easy to do, theres a guide online showing everything. There maybe a way of running wires into the door without removing it but it will be so much easier just removing the skin.


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Re: Complete Audio Install
« Reply #36 on: July 26, 2013, 02:04:00 pm »
I ran my cables through to doors with them complete

I'd love to know how!

Scaff: the repair guide I've read talks about some special tool needed for re-connecting the door handle? Is that true?

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Re: Complete Audio Install
« Reply #37 on: July 26, 2013, 02:37:36 pm »
No thats not true, ill post the links when im back later if you like. It is literally undo all the bolts around the door and it just comes off


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Re: Complete Audio Install
« Reply #38 on: July 27, 2013, 09:30:54 am »
It's just the lock/handle bit I wanted to be careful of really. But yeh, would love any tips you've got!

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Re: Complete Audio Install
« Reply #39 on: July 27, 2013, 04:16:20 pm »
Where can i get a feed from for the remote wire for the amp?


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Re: Complete Audio Install
« Reply #40 on: July 27, 2013, 05:07:31 pm »
The blue wire on the back of the head unit loom is generally for amp remote turn on (assuming it's an aftermarket headunit?)

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Re: Complete Audio Install
« Reply #41 on: July 27, 2013, 05:49:34 pm »
It's just the lock/handle bit I wanted to be careful of really. But yeh, would love any tips you've got!

here's a guide that shows the handle bit in detail http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2984471-DIY-Passenger-Side-Door-Skin-Removal

Trust me its so easy, I took it apart and put it all back together first time with no troubles at all. Just make sure you do one door at a time and place everything in a order so you know where it all goes back

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Re: Complete Audio Install
« Reply #42 on: July 27, 2013, 05:52:57 pm »
Where can i get a feed from for the remote wire for the amp?

as rob said or if you are using a standard unit, you will need an amp with auto turn on via the speaker outs or one of these little gadgets http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271076215492?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

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Re: Complete Audio Install
« Reply #43 on: July 27, 2013, 06:42:57 pm »
Iv got a LOC but didnt know you can get one with auto turn on. Im using my oem headunit, i might splice into the cig lighter or something


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