Kicker Key Smart Amplifier test install - KEY180.4 - 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
54This is a very long video of a test install of the Kicker Key Smart Amplifier, KEY180.4. It is supposed to be a smart amplifier and audio processor in one. I am installing it in a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Freedom edition. I originally had the Jeep OEM 430N head unit and the 8 speaker base audio system. I did not have the Alpine upgrade. I have since replaced the 430N with various head units, but I'm currently using a Dasaita 10 inch Android head unit:
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In my Jeep I currently have the Mopar Kicker 77KICK10 6.5" 2-way Speakers
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Originally I was considering getting the Alpine KTP-445U Universal Power Pack Amplifier
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However I thought I would give this a shot. I got it from Amazon:Kicker 45KEY1804 4-channel 45 x 4 Key Smart Amplifier
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I already had the Kicker VSS SubStage SWRA411 200 Watt Powered Subwoofer Upgrade Solution
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I plan on mounting the amp under the passenger seat using the
Jeep Wrangler JK JKU Under Seat Bracket (with mounting options)
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For the amp harness, for the female side I used a Metra 70-6522 Radio Wiring Harness:
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For the male side I used a Metra Reverse Wiring Harness 71-6522:
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I also used Metra MC918-20 20-Feet Nine-Conductor 18 AWG Twisted Multi-Use Cable:
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While making the harness, I needed to remove pins from Metra connectors, and I used this tool:
Kalolary 11Pcs/Set Terminal Removal Tools Car Electrical Cable Wiring Crimp Connector Pin Extractor Kit Car Repair Hand Tool Set Plug key
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In the video I show a Panel Removal Tool kit I got from Amazon:
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Here is the Klein Tools Wire Cutter and Stripper:
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The case of wire connectors I used is here:
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In the video, I used pliers, but the better tool would be a Klein Tools crimping tool:
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I also used the AmazonBasics RCA cables, i find most of the AmazonBasics products to be high quality:
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I used the 3M Friction tape on the power wire under the hood:
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I also used some wire loom like this:
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On CarAudioFabrication, Mark uses this tool to make it easier to install Wire Loom:
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In the video, I remove my Quadratec Super Tweeters:
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I also showed the Quadratec 12 Volt Power Adapter:
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I also show my Samsung Gear S3 Frontier:
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Filmed on my my LG V20 for T-Mobile:
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My official website:
https://5after12.com/
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