Metra Electronics CHRY-AMP-03 User manual

CHRYSLER
AMPLIFIER INTERFACE
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1-800-221-0932 www.metraonline.com
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
•CHRY-AMP-03
•OEM Radio to CHRY-AMP-03 “T” Harness
APPLICATIONS
CHRY-AMP-03
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The CHRY-AMP-03 is designed to allow the user to add a 2
channel or monoblock amplifier to the Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep
vehicles listed below that are equipped with the digital amplified
sound system. These vehicles have a 2 channel fixed output at
the radio which traditional line level convertors cannot use. The
CHRY-AMP-03 will provide a non-fading output and provide a 12
volt turn on for the aftermarket amplifier.
*READ IMPORTANT WARNING ON PAGE 1
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY INSTALLATION
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1-800-221-0932 www.metraonline.com
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*IMPORTANT WARNING
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION WHICH
MUST BE CAREFULLY FOLLOWED. THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE WORDED
IN SUCH AMANNER TO ASSUME THAT THE INSTALLER IS CAPABLE
OF COMPLETING THESE TYPE OF ELECTRONIC INSTALLATIONS.
IF YOU ARE UNCLEAR AS TO WHAT YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO OR
BELIEVE THAT YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS SO AS TO
PROPERLY AND SAFELY COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION YOU SHOULD
CONSULTA TECHNICIAN WHO DOES HAVE THIS KNOWLEDGE AND
UNDERSTANDING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY AND TO INSTALL THE INTERFACE AS DESCRIBED COULD
CAUSE HARM TO THE VEHICLE OR TO SAFETY SYSTEMS ON THE
VEHICLE. INTERFERENCE WITH CERTAIN SAFETY SYSTEMS COULD
CAUSE HARM TO PERSONS AS WELL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
IN THIS REGARD PLEASE CALL THE HELP LINE OR THE METRA AT
1-800-221-0932 FOR ASSISTANCE.
CHRY-AMP-03 CHRY-AMP-03
JEEP
Commander 2008-09
Grand Cherokee 2008-10
Liberty 2008-09
Patriot 2009
Wrangler 2007-10
MITSUBISHI
Raider 2008
CHRYSLER
300/ 300C 2008-10
Aspen 2008-10
Sebring 2007-10
Town & Country 2008-10
DODGE
Avenger 2008-10
Caliber 2009
Challenger 2009-10
Charger 2008-10
Dakota 2008-09
Durango 2008-10
Grand Caravan 2008-10
Magnum 2008
Nitro 2007-10
Ram 1500 2009
Rev. 03/11/10 INSTCHRY-AMP-03

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CHRY-AMP-03
WIRING AND INSTALLATION
1. Make sure that the vehicle is turned off and if possible disconnect the
negative battery terminal to prevent any accidental shorts.
2. Remove the OEM radio. Please see your local car audio professional if you
have questions or problems doing this.
3. Unplug the harness going into the back of the OEM radio.
4. Plug the “T” harness into the OEM radio, the OEM harness, and into the
CHRY-AMP-03 interface.
5. Connect the BLUE/WHITE wire from the CHRY-AMP-03 interface to the
remote turn on of the aftermarket amplifier.
6. Do not reinstall the OEM radio until the amplifier is installed and tested.
LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
If after setting the amplifier gain properly the output is still too low or high, you
can increase/decrease the level at the CHRY-AMP-03. Locate the potentiometer
on the CHRY-AMP-03 which is next to the 10 way Molex plug. Turn the radio on
and use a small Phillips or Flathead screwdriver turn the potentiometer up or
down to adjust the level up or down.
NOISE ISSUE
Most installations should be free of noise however there might be some cases
that noise is present. If that is the case follow these steps:
1. Make sure the vehicle is turned off.
2. Open up the CHRY-AMP-03 interface and locate the 3 pin header with the
shunt on 2 of the pins.
3. Move the shunt from pins 2 and 3 to pins 1 and 2.
4. Close up the CHRY-AMP-03 interface and turn vehicle on to test.
5. In some rare cases a ground loop isolator may be required.
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