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Originally Posted by optiontrader If you're not using an outboard amp, I believe the stock wiring (for the Touring stereo, at least) is sufficient for the head unit's power (typically

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Old 11-17-2010, 02:03 AM   #1 (permalink)
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If you're not using an outboard amp, I believe the stock wiring (for the Touring stereo, at least) is sufficient for the head unit's power (typically 22-25WRMS/channel).

I haven't pulled the dash apart yet, but I'd be surprised if the power lead is less than 12-gauge wire.
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What bigaudio says, I think you're fine just using the stock wiring. You most likely will be going outboard amps down the road, so I'd focus your work on running that wire when the time comes.
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the stock wire should be fine.
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