factory Infinity subwoofer retrofit install help please

xtoby44x · Mar 19, 2015

okay so here it goes,

I have a 2014 JK unlimited freedom edition, and I've been upgrading the sound system from the base stock system. I know EVERYONE says to go aftermarket and thats all well and good but that's not the info i'm looking for here so don't offer any in that regards please. So I upgraded the head unit to the RHR navigation radio and while installing a backup camera I noticed the wiring was in place for the factory subwoofer so i decided to score one off eBay for a decent price. I tried installing it today thinking it would be a straight plug and play install and got no sound to the speaker, I've scoured the internet trying to resolve the issue and now I'm here begging for help. Has anyone here done this in the past and what do I have to do to get this up and running? Thanks in advance hopefully someone can help.

cwmt3 · Mar 19, 2015

So.. Did you get the amp and sub? Or just one or the other?

OverlanderJK · Mar 19, 2015

I have the factory sub and amp I would like to install also. Curious to see how it's done.

cwmt3 · Mar 20, 2015

OverlanderJK said:
I have the factory sub and amp I would like to install also. Curious to see how it's done.

You don't want me to help..
This is what's under my seat. I'm hoping this op bought both the sub like he said, and the amp..

xtoby44x · Mar 20, 2015

I just got the subwoofer, don't believe that my system came with an amp which is probably the problem I guess

OverlanderJK · Mar 20, 2015

I have a factory sub and factory amp. Just need to figure out how to wire them up.

xtoby44x · Mar 20, 2015

After looking around on eBay I see the amp listed but there going for $200 bucks without wiring. Overlander I read online that there is a wiring harness that you can buy that goes between the amp and the head unit. But you still have to run power to the amp from the battery or something along those lines. Was really hoping for a quick fix but I guess I might have to opt out of the subwoofer option

miamidiver · Mar 20, 2015

I have an amp you can have.

OverlanderJK · Mar 20, 2015

xtoby44x said:
After looking around on eBay I see the amp listed but there going for $200 bucks without wiring. Overlander I read online that there is a wiring harness that you can buy that goes between the amp and the head unit. But you still have to run power to the amp from the battery or something along those lines. Was really hoping for a quick fix but I guess I might have to opt out of the subwoofer option

I'd be interested in that harness.

xtoby44x · Mar 20, 2015

miamidiver said:
I have an amp you can have.

Really that would be awesome, let me know what I could give you for it.

miamidiver · Mar 20, 2015

My wife would be happy if I started getting rid of the stuff cluttering the garage. Pm me a shipping address and I will send it to you.

xtoby44x · Mar 20, 2015

OverlanderJK said:
I'd be interested in that harness.

here is the thread i saw it on but it looks like it's for a 2010 wrangler not sure it's the same.
but just browsing eBay I think there might be other options. If I find something I'll post the link.

cwmt3 · Mar 20, 2015

I don't have much to offer this conversation; Only that I've searched around the net just as you two have been, and the apparent easy way out is aftermarket. OP since you have an aftermarket deck, you may as well use it to its full advantage. Get an amp, and amp wiring kit for 40 bucks and get some bass.

There are no solid references for wiring diagrams, I truly wish Hayes would hurry up and help us all (2012- 2015) out already.

OverlanderJK · Mar 20, 2015

xtoby44x said:
here is the thread i saw it on but it looks like it's for a 2010 wrangler not sure it's the same.
but just browsing eBay I think there might be other options. If I find something I'll post the link.

Sorry but I deleted your link. Not allowed here.

xtoby44x · Mar 20, 2015

OverlanderJK said:
Sorry but I deleted your link. Not allowed here.

oops sorry about that, just trying to help. won't happen again. still looking for the right harness, I'll keep you posted.

xtoby44x · Mar 20, 2015

Anyone out there have the stock wiring harness that they would be willing to part with? Not even sure if it's possible to remove without cutting. Let me know what you got please and thank you.

jeeeep · Mar 20, 2015

xtoby44x said:
Anyone out there have the stock wiring harness that they would be willing to part with? Not even sure if it's possible to remove without cutting. Let me know what you got please and thank you.

I'll look for mine, it was cut but there was plenty of wiring left - I think I may have trashed it but I'll take a look tonight

xtoby44x · Mar 20, 2015

Awesome thanks

bOLsAK3 · Mar 20, 2015

Sorry I don't have anything to offer up here in terms of advice or experience but I have a factory sub sitting in my closet and I'm looking to do the same thing or similar. I'm eagerly anticipating the results of your endeavor.

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xtoby44x · Mar 20, 2015

Thanks and will definitely keep you posted. Hopefully it will go together with minimal effort, but based on all the threads I've come across it seems like it could be something of a pain will see.

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