Thanks for the video. I just inatalled the harness and sub (this one) tonight and it worked out well. The only thing i had to do was connect the left and right signals from the amp harness to the signal i tapped (not just right to right and leave the left input blank; it wouldnt power the amp otherwise). This little sub and amp packs a decent punch. Great value and space.

I did similar installation on my x3 and my sub is in storage compartment like yours however I managed to buy second hand shelve and cut 10"hole with nice grill on it. The base box can breathe and sound is much better compared when it was sealed.

@educated_guess

5 ай бұрын

good job coming up with that vent idea, I was thinking while watching this video that the bass must be really quiet in the compartment at the back of the vehicle. I felt like it was comparable to buying a subwoofer for your living room and then putting it in your garage and trying to hear bass.

Glad i will be able to do this all at once

Good job on the video & walk-thru. U got a new subscriber

Great video bro! Liked and subscribed!

Just followed your instructions to the tee. Ordered the speaker from Walmart for $199. Also got the Haofy Speaker Activation Wire Harness from Amazon for my 2021 Model 3 for $25. It took about 20 minutes to install the harness and another hour for the kicker sub. The sound is amazing! I have a 2022 Model Y with premium sound, and it sounds the same if not better with the extra bass. Just a heads up, when you reconnect the Tesla power, it takes about a minute or two for the computer to turn back on. I was scared at first when there was no power after connecting, but when it finally turned on, I was so happy, lol. Thanks for the review; it was super simple and a lot cheaper than buying a factory sub panel install.

Nice job!

Sweet = I was thinking of doing this on my rwd M3.

@Teslamonial

11 ай бұрын

Gotta do it! It’s difficult to a degree but I think my videos will help!

Thank you so much for the video to help me quite a bit to install my subwoofer. I did pretty much identical work and followed your instructions and it did work. The only thing that I saw that was a little concerning was that the subwoofer stays on for at least 30 minutes until the car shuts down completely and it stays on standby mode with the red light. I'm not sure if that's correct or should I rewire something

For everine asking gauge for the wire harness, the t taps says they work down to 20AWG but it also says some 18AWG wires, since he said it was tight i assume he used 18AWG. As for power wire to the sub, looks like its bigger.

So, I have a question you may be able to answer. I'm not interesting in 'activating' the premium speakers, but I do want to add a small sub like yours. Do you think I could get the harness but move the pins so it instead so I can tap into the cables like in this video, insted of the original wiring? Mine is a September 2023 SR+. Thanks!

what gauge is the positive and ground wires did you use to connect to the battery? also, do you disconnect 12V and HV batteries during installation???

Hi @Teslamonial if I understand correct, you are not using both channels, only one, even that this Kicker had L and R, one pair is blank with no connection from Hansshow harness?

also the audio wire kit that you use to tap into the Hannshow Harness, did that come with the subwoofer? or is that a separate kit? how many gauge is it? Can u link it if it's a separate purchase? Thanks

Hi, can we get an update with this harness in 2024? has it affected navigation audio? any weird issues after software updates?

Can you link the type of wire you used for the speaker wire and the ground wire from the sub?

Great video! Because of your vid, I just had the PT250 installed but am getting distortion on different songs. How much did you turn the gain knob vs the bass boost? I look forward to hearing your advice!👍🏻🙏🏻

@Teslamonial

10 ай бұрын

I show my settings near the end of the video at 06:45 Did you install yourself or have someone install it for you?

@thecatspajamas

10 ай бұрын

I had someone install it for me. I had the original sub disconnected to prevent the right rear fender from rattling as well. I used your settings with the exception of the bass boost know turned down ATM. THANK YOU FOR POSTING AND REPLYING TO YOUR VIDEO🙏🏻

@thecatspajamas

10 ай бұрын

I switched over to low pass and turned the bass boost knob all the way up, while only turning up the gain a tiny bit and it seems to hit harder/louder with the equalizer sub setting halfway up. Have you tried this setup?

How did you connect the positive and negative in the penthouse? Does the sub come with the black and red wires and you just remove the screw and add it in?

Great video g. You forgot to show how it sounds tho lol

Thanks and where is the video of the test video - with and without subwoofer? :)

@Teslamonial

9 ай бұрын

Videos of subwoofers in action are rarely helpful. I aim to make my videos quick and to the point.

What size Ttaps should I use?

Great video, this worked perfectly with my EVoffer cable harness Variant C which already has a 4-pin connector ready for a subwoofer. For me the hardest part is getting the remote control knob to stick to anything, I tried both Velcro and 3M brand adhesive strips. Sound is a lot better, and the woofer can be heard really well even with cargo in the trunk. Do you know the meaning of the LED colors on the sub? I think mine is red when it's in standby and turns blue as soon as the car powers on.

@TimBlackInc

4 ай бұрын

Hi there. I have the same kit EVoffer cable harness Variant C . Do you have a wire diagram for those connectors? what mean which color. Thanks

@tomgromko5641

4 ай бұрын

@@TimBlackInc I was told by EVoffer that on the 4 pin connector, yellow is positive and white is negative. I do not have a wiring diagram but they have a good installation video specific to Variant C.

Doesn’t this only tap into either the Left or Right audio channel only?

How does the built-in amp vent in the confined space?

Will this work on the old DIY version? I have a 2021 model 3 RWD but I have to purchase the old diy version because I don’t have the AMD version

I installed this same Sub but it will not come on when the music i playing. I have it set up as you recommended but if i turn it off and then back on it will start working. Kinda pain in the A$&. But when its on it sounds great.

Does this void any warranty?

Where did you connect the remote wire ?

The terminals under the seat are 16 volts in a 2023...how did it work with a 12 volt amp?

Wont this void warrenty? If you take it in for any electrical problem, they are just going to blame it on the aftermarket install

Thank you, I will do mine also. Maybe I am missing some sound-demo in the video ;-)

@Teslamonial

11 ай бұрын

If KZread didn’t flag videos for copyright infringement I would have done some type of sound demo 😅

11 ай бұрын

@@Teslamonial free non-copy right songs would be also fine

@Teslamonial

11 ай бұрын

@ if more than 1 person uses the same copyright free audio in a KZread video, there is still potential for my video being de monetized. KZread bass sound tests are rarely worth while in my opinion also as most people are listening on an iPhone. Hope my install video was sufficient!

How long does it take for the blue light to turn off? Mine seems to stay on forever

Thanks for the video, do you have the 15v lithium battery, I've heard you need to be careful when adding a sub/amp due to voltage difference. Maybe this way isn't an issue? I have a 2023M3RWD

@Teslamonial

11 ай бұрын

I have the 2023 RWD like you. It worked for me. Guess I’ll find out!

@zx2kain

9 ай бұрын

WARNING: I think he has a 12v battery. I know for sure, my 2023 MYP, has a 16volt battery. You can NOT just add a normal amp. You will get car errors and the amp will trip.

@Teslamonial

9 ай бұрын

@@zx2kainnah it’s the 16v. Worked just fine.

do you have a link for 2023 Model 3 RWD pinouts for all channels? I am having problem finding out the info online. I am looking to add L-pad to lower the volume in the pillar speakers, and adding low pass on the front woofer, also to split out the subwoofer channels from both L/R channels. Are you splitting the subwoofer channel in parallel or series? Another thing I might do is to pickup an old rear deck with rear surrond speakers too. Lots to design needed for this stereo upgrade

@Prime_BDE

4 ай бұрын

did you figure out this wiring?

Great video and appreciate the info you showed. I also am a brokie with the RWD model and looking to get a sub installed for some extra bass. Do you have any issues with error codes at all? Everything I read on the TMC forums is that you need a DC-DC relay and resistor to avoid the car from throwing power errors due to the inrush of power required from the amp. Interesting choice on going with the DC turn on option rather than getting switched power. Any issues with the amp staying on when the car is asleep?

@Teslamonial

10 ай бұрын

With my setup as is, I have had zero issues. The amp turns on when it receives Audio, so it is not on when the vehicle is asleep.

If you choose the auto turn on option on the amp, you don’t have to connect the remote blue wire, right? It is gonna turn off if it’s not receiving audio signal, and turn on when speakers activate signal, or am I wrong?

@Teslamonial

10 ай бұрын

That is correct. Many amps have this feature.

can you do a jbl basspro go install on a tesla please

@Teslamonial

8 ай бұрын

I’m not going to do that, but this tutorial will help if you want to do it.

The 2023 Model 3 features a 16v battery, not a 12v one. Did you have any issues feeding 16v to your 12v subwoofer?

@alicecantsleeep

2 ай бұрын

Ok after doing some more research, it seems that many 12v accessories are built to withstand a certain voltage fluctuation. ICE cars run something like 14.4v while spinning the alternator so an upper limit of 15-16v does make sense. It may shorten the overall lifespan of the item but if it works it works. I'm going to attempt to buck converters. We'll see how that works out.

Do you think it’s possible to install it in the OEM subwoofer spot? I believe it’s the right side of the trunk.

@Teslamonial

7 ай бұрын

I don’t think this particular one would fit. And I personally just thought this would be so much easier than trying that. You’d have to make some type of makeshift bracket. Hansshow at the time offered a kit that came with a sub that would fit inside that spot, but I’m not sure they still offer it.

Also any links to the T splitters used?

@Teslamonial

11 ай бұрын

Wire Connectors - Low Voltage T Tap Wire Connectors, 3 Way Wire Connector, T Type 2 Pin Solderless No Wire Stripping Required for LED Strip, Automotive Connection Fits 24-20 AWG 12 Pack a.co/d/5AVZ9M7

The 2023 “12 volt system” is actually 16 volts though. The amp is still working or did you get an early 2023 M3?

@alicecantsleeep

2 ай бұрын

Confirmed my 2023 M3 (bought in June) is 16v. I'm working on a solution.

@teslamonial Brother how is the amplifier not fried since you connected this on the 16v battery, even though its rated for 12v?

@Teslamonial

6 ай бұрын

4 months going strong!

@panosfxable

6 ай бұрын

@@Teslamonial So if i connect my 12v amp to our 16v battery it will not get tripped and burned? Im pretty sure no matter the wattage if the voltage is more itll get it burned unless the fuse that is on the amp wil pop and protect itself. What do you suggest?

@Teslamonial

6 ай бұрын

@@panosfxableall I can say is the two amps I tried it on both worked fine. I’m no expert, just a guy who try’s things out!

@panosfxable

6 ай бұрын

@@Teslamonial So it makes sense that they are saying when you have a low wattage system it can take the 16v even if it is a 12v required.

Do you know which front speakers you tapped into to feed the subwoofer?

@Teslamonial

9 ай бұрын

I believe the Right Door Woofer

Do you have an in-line fuse for your power wire going from the penthouse to the sub amp?

@Teslamonial

11 ай бұрын

Yes I do. The PT250 Kit also comes with an in line fuse.

@arisnavarro

11 ай бұрын

Great thanks 👍. I was watching your video and I didn't see the fuse next to your penthouse connections. It's usually within 6 inches or less to prevent short circuits and fire hazards downstream from the fuse. I must have missed it. I'm looking to add a subwoofer to my setup and your Kicker with the built in amp looks pretty good because it doesnt take up too much room. I actually went with the Hepa King speaker upgrade kit which included the 8" subwoofer which I had to swap out the existing stock sub. It's not loud enough so I'm pretty unhappy with it. Thanks for the ideas!

Where would you connect the remote turn on wire? Without that wire is the subwoofer always on even when the car is locked?

@Teslamonial

10 ай бұрын

This unit has the option to only be “On” when it is receiving Audio Signal. There is no need for the Remote wire.

@mahanth3071

10 ай бұрын

@@Teslamonial ohh.. interesting

Does the wire harness have left and right channel audio? Looks like you are only tapping into one channel. Would love to tap into both if possible.

@Teslamonial

10 ай бұрын

Probably. I think it’s on the other end of the harness. I never got that info though.

@ericschmitz123

10 ай бұрын

No problem. Thank you for the great video. Can't wait to do my install.@@Teslamonial

@Cuba_Steve

9 ай бұрын

@@ericschmitz123 Were you able to figure out which pins are the ones for the driver side woofer on the hansshow harness. I to want the dual channels might as well.

@rajchatterjee5374

6 ай бұрын

Were you guys able to tap both right and left? I am planning to do the install on my son’s 2023 Model 3 RWD. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Great video but where did you run the remote wire? I didn't catch it on the video I just saw the positive and negative from the wire harness.

Any difference in range and battery life??

@Delarocky

7 ай бұрын

my brother in lord christ jesus name amen... (im not religious) IF U ARE USING ELECTRICITY, THERE WILL BE RANGE LOSS!!! (but not too deadly)

Teslamonial, is it confirmed that we need to tap from the second and third wires closest to the red and white on the Hansshow New Version AMD harness? As shown on 3:22 of this video.

@Teslamonial

9 ай бұрын

I can confirm that the way I demonstrate in this video resulted in a successful installation… if that’s what you mean 🤔 it is the 2nd and 3rd wire closest to the Red/White.

@Cuba_Steve

9 ай бұрын

@@Teslamonial These two wires are a little thicker then the other, 14awg is what I am seeing. I believe the ttaps linked below are for 20awg.

@Teslamonial

9 ай бұрын

@@Cuba_Steve yeah the taps I had laying around were a bit snug for this job.

@Cuba_Steve

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate all the inisght@@Teslamonial. I'll be installing a Kicker Hideaway 10Inch this weekend. Until I receive it, I won't know for sure where the best mounting spot will be.

@Cuba_Steve

9 ай бұрын

@@Teslamonial Got the sub done this past weekend. Thanks for the help. Whenever you get the info on the drive side channel, would be great to add just so I know I am fully connected!

Does it still work with the recent Tesla system upgrade?

@Teslamonial

9 ай бұрын

Yes! But whether or not you can still buy the harness is the question now 🤨

@Brutus718

9 ай бұрын

@@Teslamonial it is really sad that even after you buy a Tesla they want to dictate to you how you use it. If you don't play there way, then they make you by updating the car to make what you paid for morally and leagaly obsolete or at the expense of functionality.

Im curious to know why you didn't go with the Hansshow Verizon A kit instead. A lot of reviews show it sounds similar to the premium audio the long range / performance has.

@Teslamonial

11 ай бұрын

The Version A is $450 and I had already spent the $70 on the DIY harness. Version A is Only an 8” sub and seems like an off brand / rebranded sub. Their sub stays locked inside the paneling and would be difficult to make fine adjustments to the Gain/ Crossover/ Etc and didn’t look like as simple install as this.

CAN WE HEAR IT PLEASE ??

Does this work on Model Y Performance?

@Teslamonial

10 ай бұрын

Would be a different solution for that. I’d tap into the vehicles existing sub for the audio signal.

@zx2kain

9 ай бұрын

WARNING: I think he has a 12v battery. I know for sure, my 2023 MYP, has a 16volt battery. You can NOT just add a normal amp. You will get car errors and the amp will trip.

Is your Tesla a 16 volt lithium battery?

@jesusitznelson

10 ай бұрын

Also wondering this!

@philgower292

10 ай бұрын

Yes it is - in his previous video you can see him disconnecting a lithium battery prior to the installing the harness

@zx2kain

9 ай бұрын

@@philgower292 WARNING: I think he has a 12v battery. I know for sure, my 2023 MYP, has a 16volt battery. You can NOT just add a normal amp. You will get car errors and the amp will trip.

Does this void any of the warranties?

@Teslamonial

10 ай бұрын

I wish I knew. If I ever have an issue, I’ll uninstall before bringing it in just in case.

WARNING: I think he has a 12v battery. I know for sure, my 2023 MYP, has a 16volt battery. You can NOT just add a normal amp. You will get car errors and the amp will trip.

@808jspekeg6

9 ай бұрын

Wrong. I'm running a JL audio 10" ported microsub+ at 400 watts RMS with built in amp. I've also ran a JL audio 12" sealed power wedge+ with the same specs for about a year in a 2023 Tesla model 3 performance. Changed the 30 amp fuse to a 20 amp fuse to compensate for the 16v battery. Absolutely zero issues. For insurance, I have an amp kill switch in case a Tesla software update causes an issue, but never had to use it.

@excessivetrauma

8 ай бұрын

I’ll concur with with @808jspekeg6 said. The voltage of the LV battery doesn’t matter as long as the amp supports 16v. Most amps these days support power ranging from 12-16v but it’s always best to verify your specific gear specifications. I’ll also add that for extra protection one should add a battery isolator and a resistor inline with the power source.

@rajchatterjee5374

6 ай бұрын

zx2cain - can you please let me know what kind of errors you were getting ? I installed a powerful amp and a 10” Dayton Audio Reference sub. It worked perfectly for a whole week while connected to the + and - terminals at the penthouse. However, a couple days ago I changed the ground location to the trunk latch location because my ground wire was just 3 ft. Ever since I am getting a PCS fault and my LV battery is draining within minutes. Folks with working setups please share your tips. I am desperately seeking help. TIA

@educated_guess

5 ай бұрын

​@808jspekeg6 I have 2023 Model Y. I have had my amp installed since 1 week old. never had any issues. I wired my subwoofer to 4 ohm so my amp will run more efficiently and have better cone control while still having good stable power @ 15.5/15.6v constantly and would not pull too much power. I never thought to replace the fuses with lower amperage ones. 👍🏽

@MadmaxMusic93

4 ай бұрын

Hey you only said it 20 times we get it cry somewhere else please thanks 🙏 from the bottom of my heart shut up please

If anyone watches this guy to install and tune a system …… and thinks he’s doing good, well have fun believing that 😂.

@Teslamonial

10 ай бұрын

Never said I was good at it. I know what worked for me. You could always make a video yourself but I bet you’re just too good at it.

@thewillofus.defend1351

10 ай бұрын

@@Teslamonial I have made lots of videos, put my channel on private because of copyright issues and KZread has been getting worse. Had over 100 videos but haven’t posted in over 3 years…. Yes I agree on it works for you… but there is issues that your tuning.

@Teslamonial

10 ай бұрын

@@thewillofus.defend1351 I personally don’t like when only the kick drum comes thru the sub. I set it so that the higher frequencies are sent thru. To each their own.

@thewillofus.defend1351

10 ай бұрын

@@Teslamonial never said anything about the cross over be set at 120 hz it’s a sealed box and kicker designed it to do so. Set the crossover at 120 will make up for the lack of good mids. Setting your eq to max on subsonic frequency is not an issue either as long as you set your gain correctly. Gain should be set wit eq at flat and no bass boost orbs loud on. Gain is not a volume knob. It is for matching input from source unit. Not doing correctly could cause distortion and could ruin your amp and/or subwoofer.

@Teslamonial

10 ай бұрын

@@thewillofus.defend1351 appreciate the info. I made a quick install tutorial, not a TED Talk on Gain Staging. There’s always that guy tho. Thanks for being the first.

I’m just going to ask this I got sub from NVX said it worked perfectly for any trim of model 3 with or without deck speakers but audio tech hooked it up an everything next I get a call the battery died the new 16v lithium ion battery for 2022 M3 rwd had to go to Tesla they found the root of the cause is aftermarket speaker to much power was being sucked out vampire drain. You have any idea what I could do. I really want a sub to work in my 2022 model 3 rwd with the newer lithium ion battery please help