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Ihod

Member Since: 07 Nov 2015
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 165

OEM Alpine Subwoofer Wiring

I’ve taken the plunge and bought a take-off Alpine SWE-1200 sub. It’s the LR model with integrated amp and a single connector (below):

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I was hoping when I took out the cubby I would find the appropriate connector - some on the forum have been lucky - but there’s nothing there (and nothing under the cover).

So my question is, is there a loom/harness I can buy (I’ve searched the diagrams and nothing appears and no obvious part number)?

Or do I cut the connector off and pull the L, R and remote to the dash and the power through to the battery box? This would need to be fused?

I’m no auto electrician so has anyone done this or managed to source the harness?

Many thanks Ian

MY1998 300Tdi 90 Hard Top (Now Soft Top)
MY2015 110 XS SW - Sold
MY2008 110 County USW - Sold
MY1962 Series IIa Truck Cab - Sold
MY1994 300Tdi 90 Hard Top - Sold
MY2001 TD5 90 Truck Cab - Sold

2nd Jan 2019 10:51am

PaulMc

Member Since: 17 Jan 2009
Location: Kent
Posts: 502

I can supply the mating male connector if you want to make your own harness. Paul.
1989 Arles Blue 2.5TD 110 Hardtop
1999 Epsom Green Discovery II 4.0 V8i 'XS'

2nd Jan 2019 10:56am

Ihod

Member Since: 07 Nov 2015
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 165

PM sent.

Very many thanks. Ian

MY1998 300Tdi 90 Hard Top (Now Soft Top)
MY2015 110 XS SW - Sold
MY2008 110 County USW - Sold
MY1962 Series IIa Truck Cab - Sold
MY1994 300Tdi 90 Hard Top - Sold
MY2001 TD5 90 Truck Cab - Sold

2nd Jan 2019 12:54pm

Ihod

Member Since: 07 Nov 2015
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 165

PaulMc wrote:
I can supply the mating male connector if you want to make your own harness.

Received today, Paul.

Very many thanks for your help and for dealing so quickly. For those after connectors - highly recommended. Ian

MY1998 300Tdi 90 Hard Top (Now Soft Top)
MY2015 110 XS SW - Sold
MY2008 110 County USW - Sold
MY1962 Series IIa Truck Cab - Sold
MY1994 300Tdi 90 Hard Top - Sold
MY2001 TD5 90 Truck Cab - Sold

3rd Jan 2019 8:35pm

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2173

Out of interest why did you buy the identical unit from ebay/amazon etc...? Instagram @defender_ventures
Empire Tuning - Agent

4th Jan 2019 8:11am

mcma1

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 2899

Did you get this working? Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html

My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html

20th Jan 2019 6:53am

Ihod

Member Since: 07 Nov 2015
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 165

Half way there.....and haven’t had time to get back to it, yet....

Dash out, rca leads fitted to head unit and routed behind dash, under gearbox housing carpet to the cubby and remote power lead spliced I nto head unit loom and also routed through.

I’ve fitted the sub to the cubby; very firmly fixed through to the supplied metal backplate inside the cubby box. It doesn’t really effect rear seat leg room.

I’ve got a Blus Sea fuse box installed in the battery box so just need to route power through from that and pin-out the other side of the plug for the OEM socket.

I’m happy that it’s all going to look standard. And the sub was cheap. But I can’t help think an alternative sub would have been better (and probably easier). Will let you know what it sounds like when it’s done. Ian

MY1998 300Tdi 90 Hard Top (Now Soft Top)
MY2015 110 XS SW - Sold
MY2008 110 County USW - Sold
MY1962 Series IIa Truck Cab - Sold
MY1994 300Tdi 90 Hard Top - Sold
MY2001 TD5 90 Truck Cab - Sold

20th Jan 2019 7:47am

mcma1

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 2899

You are nearly there!
I had it from factory in my last 110 and it does help. Current 110 doesn’t so I am going to add one but as you say the new slimline Alpine unit might be an easier option Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html

My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html

20th Jan 2019 7:50am

Farmerben

Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 605

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Keswick Green

Ive been banging on about my stereo woes for some time now.

Just trying to get the sub running now. Bought same sub as this (integrated amp etc). ‘Fender already pre wired for it. Plugged in sub to connector under cubby, bought harness to connect to head unit. Still not getting anything.

What am I missing?

Thanks! https://instagram.com/bentheoandrews

31st Jan 2019 8:24pm

Ihod

Member Since: 07 Nov 2015
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 165

I didn’t have the loom so have had to pull all the wires through and pin them out to match the socket on the sub.

If you have the harness and the Alpine head unit, it should just be a matter of switching the sub on through the menus on the head unit. The sub section is buried in the sound setup (along with balance, faded, etc.).

Admittedly still haven’t found time to pull the power through to mine yet..... Ian

MY1998 300Tdi 90 Hard Top (Now Soft Top)
MY2015 110 XS SW - Sold
MY2008 110 County USW - Sold
MY1962 Series IIa Truck Cab - Sold
MY1994 300Tdi 90 Hard Top - Sold
MY2001 TD5 90 Truck Cab - Sold

1st Feb 2019 7:47am

Farmerben

Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 605

Ah, right, thanks. Yeah, I'm still not getting anything (and sound to driver's side turns off when I switch sub off in settings....)

Just going to finally admit defeat - there's a guy down the road who does a lot of audio installs on Defenders. Just going to bite the bullet and get him to sort it. https://instagram.com/bentheoandrews

1st Feb 2019 8:02am

mcma1

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 2899

Did you get this up any running? I can’t decide if I should buy a new Non LR SWE sub or wait for a factory sub to turn up. Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html

My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html

22nd Mar 2019 8:59am

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2173

Just buy the Alpine one for a fraction of the cost and plug it in. Takes 20 mins Instagram @defender_ventures
Empire Tuning - Agent

22nd Mar 2019 9:26pm

mcma1

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 2899

Which one? Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html

My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html

22nd Mar 2019 9:54pm

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2173

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=ht...1514756215

Couple wires to connect to any headunit, live earth and your done. Instagram @defender_ventures
Empire Tuning - Agent

22nd Mar 2019 10:18pm

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