Scosche 142PA4BX, 142PA8BX, 142PA10BX, EFX 142PA4BX, EFX 142PA8BX Installation Manual

AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION KITS

PARTS LISTS

142PA4BX
142PA8BX

142PA10BX

142PA4BX

• 17 ft. 4GA Power Cable
with Ring Terminal

•

2ft. 4GA Ground Cable
with Ultimate Ground Pre-terminated

• 17 ft. Remote Turn-On Wire

•

17ft.
6 ft. Split Loom Tubing

•
(1)

Mini-ANL Fuse Holder

•

•

(1) 1 OOA

•

(1)

Snap-in Firewall Grommet

•

(2)

Power/Ground Spade Terminals

(1)

Remote Spade Terminal

•

•

(1)

Remote Butt Connector

•

(2)

Fuse Holder Mounting Screws

•

(3)

UGT Self-Tapping Screws

•

(6)

8

Wiring your vehicle can be the most time consuming part of
be adhered to. The following basic tips can make the difference between

1.

RCA audio cables and power lines should be

WIRING KIT

Core Twisted Interconnect

Mini-ANL Fuse

II

Cable Ties

142PA8BX

• 17 ft. 8GA Power Cable
with Ring Terminal

•

2 ft. 8GA Ground Cable
with Ultimate Ground Pre-terminated

• 17 ft. Remote Turn-On Wire

• 17 ft. Core Twisted Interconnect
6 ft. Split Loom Tubing

•

•

(1)

Mini-ANL Fuse Holder

•

(1)

60A Mini-ANL Fuse

(1)

Snap-in Firewall Grommet

•

•

(2)

Power/Ground Spade Terminals

(1)

Remote Spade Terminal

•

•

(1)

Remote Butt Connector

•

(2)

Fuse Holder Mounting Screws

•

(2)

UGT Self-Tapping Screws

(6)

8

•

GENERAL WIRING

11

Cable Ties

run

separately.

WIRING KIT

an

installation, therefore certain good habits should

12

TIPS

volt power lines, when run next to

142PA10BX

• 17 ft. 1
with Ring Terminal

•

2 ft. 1
with Ultimate Ground Pre-terminated

• 17 ft. Remote Turn-On Wire

• 17 ft. Core Twisted Interconnect

•

6ft.

Split Loom Tubing

•

(1)

In-Line

•

(1)

30A

(1)

Snap-in Firewall

•

•

(2)

Power/Ground Spade Terminals

(1)

Remote Spade Terminal

•

•

(1)

Remote Butt Connector

•

(2)

UGT Self-Tapping Screws

•

(6)

8'1 Cable Ties

an

installation lasting on day or a lifetime.

OGA

Power Cable

OGA

Ground Cable

ATC

ATC

Fuse

WIRING KIT

Fuse Holder

Grommet

RCA

audio or
speaker wires, can induce a hum into the signal path of the system (radiated noise), even with well shielded wires.
Keeping these wires a minimum
in

the system.

2.

All wiring, whether power, speaker or RCA audio cables should be kept as far as possible from other high

of

six inches apart will help ensure that power line interference will not be present

voltage areas of the car's factory wiring. These can also induce noise into the system.

3.

Make certain that wiring

is

never run through openings which have rough metal edges, like fire walls, trunk
walls, etc. Also, beware that wiring may get pinched beneath seat tracks, clutch and brake pedals, etc.
Use vinyl tubing and grommets whenever necessary.

4.

When making any connection, use crimp connectors, or solder all connections and properly cover with heat
shrink tubing or electrical tape.

The following

• Wire strippers

• Soldering iron/gun

is

a list of common tools and supplies required when doing car audio installations:

• Wire crimpers

• Cordless drill/drill bits

1. Read all manufacturer warnings regarding vehicle's
electrical service, air bags, ABS brakes, engine
body computers.

2. Disconnect Negative (-) battery terminal before

beginning your installation (Figure

3. Wear eye and skin protection.

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TOOLS

1).

& PREPARATION

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FIGURE 1

Sl 300142PA4BX/142PA8BX/142PA 1

OBX

5/14

CABLE

FIGURE

2-

EFX

MINI

ANL

FUSE HOLDER FOR

142PA4BX

&

142PA8BX

HOUSING

ASSEMBLED

FUSE

HOLDER

---r----

METAL END

BLOCKS

RUBBER GASKETS

INSTALLATION:

1.

Before making battery connection, unscrew both end caps

2.

Push one side wire through fuse

3.

Pull

back, check grommet/o-ring

SCREWS

holder body for fuse

seals

and fasten caps again.

END CAP

CABLE

installation.

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C

0

IN-LINE FUSE

,.

-~

1.

~

2.

®

FIGURE 3

HOLDER FOR

Flip

open cap and

30A

ATC

Close cap when finished.

fuse

as

carefully

shown.

142PA

1

OBX

insert (or remove)

FIGURE 4

BATTERY

CONNECTIONS

2

FIGURE

5

ULTIMATE GROUND

TERMINAL

USE

A

FILE, GRINDER OR
OTHER TOOL TO ENSURE
CLEAN,
CHASSIS

NON-PAINTED

METAL.

3-HOLE
TERMINAL
142PA4BX

::

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:)

I

:

~)

SCREWS

(included)

2-HOLE

TERMINAL

142PABBX

142PA10BX

ULTIMATE GROUND
2-HOLE

TERMINAL

BATTERY

TERMINAL

TERMINAL

(142PA8BX

(chassis

142PA10BX)

ground)

GND

POWER

REM

POWER

FIGURE

AMPLIFIER

(TYPICAL)

+12V

NOTE: AMPLIFIERS WITH DISCREET
CLAMP
NOT REQUIRE BARRIER SPADE TERMINALS

TO STEREO REMOTE TURN-ON

WIRE

(SET-SCREW) CONNECTIONS DO

~

FIGURE

7 - WIRING DI

6

CONNECTIONS

CABLE

~TO

HOLDER

AGRA

FUSE

M

,,

TWISTED

RCA

3

CABLE

USING

THE

WIRING

KIT

SEE WIRING DIAGRAM

ON

PAGE

3,

FIGURE 7

POWER CABLE

1.

Pre-plan power cable routing for the shortest possible distance between the battery and the amplifier while avoiding any
moving parts or sharp metal edges.

2.

Next, look for a suitable location on the battery-side
route the cable from the engine compartment into the interior. If no suitable existing location is available, then you may be
required

2A. (Grommet installation) Double-check

3. Route the power cable from the battery
To
assistance: [phone] Ext
protect the cable under the hood.

4 (Amp connection) Ensure the battery end

amplifier, cut any excess cable length (if needed), and crimp the supplied barrier spade terminal with the
end
use discreet cable-clamp (set-screw) style connections. If so the barrier spades are not required.
small amount

5.

(Battery connection) Ensure the battery Negative has been removed help prevent short circuits. Carefully unscrew the
battery terminal and attach the pre-connected ring terminal
142PA8BX 4GA/8GA kits with Mini ANL fuse holder we recommend installing the fuse before the battery positive connection.
Keep the battery Negative removed

6.

(Fuse holders) See Fig. 2/3 on Pg. 2 for Fuse installation/removal.

to

drill a hole for the

before drilling any holes. Use the appropriate sized drill bit for your kit (5/16"=1
for the grommet. Snap the supplied cable grommet into the drilled hole from the engine compartment side.

conceal cable, it may be necessary

of

the cable. Unscrew the amps 12V battery terminal and attach the

of

cable insulation, insert the exposed cable and simply tighten the clamping nut

power

cable where there are no obstructions.

for

any obstacles on both the interior and engine compartment sides

to

the amp avoiding any moving parts

to

remove vehicle trim panels, sill plates,

3.

Use the supplied cable ties

of

the cable is NOT connected and/or there is not fuse installed

to

ensure the circuit is not live. (See Fig.

of

the vehicle's fire wall such as a rubber grommet or pass-through

of

OGA.,

3/8"=8GA.,

or

areas that could pinch

or

other parts. Call tech support if you require

to

secure the cable and use the supplied split loom tubing

power

cable (See Fig.

of

the power cable

to

the battery. For the 142PA4BX and

2/3/4

on Pg.

2)

112"=4GA.)

or

cut the cable.

in

fuse holder. At the

RED

boot

6,

Pg.

3)

Some Amplifiers

In

this case, strip back a

to

secure.

and drill a hole

the firewall

onto the

GROUND CABLE

1.

Pre-plan Ground cable routing for the shortest possible distance between the amplifier and clean, non-painted vehicle chassis

is

metal. The 2ft Ground cable included with this kit
easy installation.

2.

Double check under/behind the location for obstructions before screwing

to

method
to

the vehicle. (See Fig. 5 Pg.

3.

At the amplifier, cut any excess cable length (if needed), and crimp the supplied barrier spade terminal with the BLACK boot
onto the end
use discreet cable-clamp (set-screw) style connections. If so, the barrier spades are not required.
small amount

ensure clean, non-painted chassis metal and then use the supplied self-tapping screws

3)

of

the cable. Unscrew the amp's Ground terminal and attach the ground cable (See Fig.

of

cable insulation, insert the exposed cable and simply tighten

pre-terminated with

an

Ultimate Ground Terminal for the best contact and

down

the ground cable. Use a file, grinder

to

secure the ground cable

6,

Pg.

3)

In

this case, strip back a

the

clamping nut

to

secure.

or

Some Amplifiers

EFX TWISTED RCA AUDIO CABLES AND REMOTE TURN-ON LEAD

1.

Route the supplied
along with the speaker wires, if possible.

NOTE: Keep audio cables away from all types

keep these wires away from all moving parts

2.

Connect the RCA audio cables
stereo's amp remote

NOTE: Make note

CAUTION: If your stereo does not have RCA outputs, do not cut off the ends

any speaker wires!!!

3.

At the amplifier, connect the RCA cables

4.

Connect the Blue remote turn-on lead coming from the stereo
regarding the wiring connectors

EFX

RCA audio cable and the supplied blue turn-on lead from the radio cavity

of

power sources

to

avoid damage.

to

the stereo's Right and Left RCA outputs. Connect the Blue remote turn-on wire

or

power antenna control wire.

of

what color RCA audio cable is connected

You

will need a line output converter to convert the speaker wires

to

the Amplifier's Right and Left inputs.

of

your amplifier, please consult the amplifier's installation manual.

to

prevent radiated noise from entering the system. Also,

to

Right and Left channel outputs.

of

the Scosche audio cable and connecVsplice them to

of

the stereo into RCA line-level outputs.

to

the amplifier's remote turn-on lead. For more information

to

the amplifier location,

to

the

to

to

Po~itive

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