Amp Bypass - Bit Of Clarification Please!

[mrMISTeRYo]

Hi All,

I am a complete newbie to the LOC and i need some help!! I have recently bought a IS200 SE with satnav and i want to install my Pioneer HU. I have been reading a lot of the advice on this forum prior to asking as i am still unsure of a few things and your help would be greatly appreciated!

1. I have bought the correct bypass lead and fascia from eBay, however i understand that the Satnav will not work without some other kit from Fargo? I personally do not care if the Satnav doesn't work. So would i be right in saying that if i install the bypass lead it will work fine with an aftermarket HU and the speakers will be fine at normal volumes?

2. If and when i am to sell the car will the satnav work if i replace the standard setup i.e OEM headunit and removing the bypass lead?

3. And just one more for future reference, is it relatively easy to install a full system i.e a monoblock amp to power a sub but not the speakers? Is there a guide for this specific question with pictures? And how have you guys managed to create a tuned box? Do you cut a hole in the area by the rear speakers or use the ski hatch behind the armrest? This is my first saloon car and is currently unknown territory!! LOL

Many thanks for any help given!!

P.s How much are these kits from Fargo? Just in case i decided to get one and is it easy to install?

[sparkystav]

Welcome mate,

Yes the normal aftermarket headunit will be fine, but as youve said the satnav wont work.

2. Yes it should all work again when you plug it all back in.

3. you can install a sub a couple of ways. tap off the rear speakers or run an rca from the aftermarket headunit. and most people just use the ski hatch to get the sound through the car.

Stav

[Yeldarb]

P.s How much are these kits from Fargo? Just in case i decided to get one and is it easy to install?

In the region of £50 (PM him for accurate pricing), and a 5 year old could install it!! Just plug it in to the OEM stereo wiring harness, I have one and it does work very well.

[mrMISTeRYo]

Fantastic Guys!!

As i've seen already on this forum answers are comprehensive and accurate!! Many thanks

I'll keep you guys posted about my install - i'm thinkin about tuning the ski hatch with an MDF frame to get a tuned frequency - in theory it should work i think.

Many thanks again and i'll get straight on to Fargo!!

:D

[redz_UK]

Fantastic Guys!!

As i've seen already on this forum answers are comprehensive and accurate!! Many thanks

I'll keep you guys posted about my install - i'm thinkin about tuning the ski hatch with an MDF frame to get a tuned frequency - in theory it should work i think.

Many thanks again and i'll get straight on to Fargo!!

:D

it can with the right speaker and room for it to breath.. bass in a saloon isnt as easy as a hatch!! more power needed for the same results..

check this post here for the sat nav bypass box.. nav bypass thread

only take a few mins to make and around £10..