Anyone on here know how to connect the bose subwoofer and amp to my factory head unit? i bought the full console and i don't have the bose system in my truck, but the console has the bose woofer and I'm wondering if i could hook it up and how (what wiring kit)
its driving me crazy knowing i spent 300 on the console and i can't even use the bose sub.
let me know what you think!

 

No, you can't connect the Bose amp to a non-Bose head unit. The Bose system uses proprietary data communications to send audio and volume signals, along with DSP preset data. Your best bet is to ditch the Bose amplifier and put a Polk PA330 under there. The Bose subwoofer is only rated for 180 watts or so; sometimes it can't keep up with the door speakers.

 

That sucks lol

 

The bose unit has a separate wiring harness that has to be removed from the dash area.

 

what do you mean

 

The bose sytem has a special wiring harness that is added. It runs from the stereo down to the center console as well as across the underside of the dash to the pillar speakers. It is separate from the normal dash harness.

 

where can i find something like that?
or should i just put a system in it and quit beating a dead horse? lol

 

A system might be easier. Not many people are smart enough to remove it. You also have to get some one to flash the BCM for the uplevel radio in order for it to work.

 

He's also not got the Bose head unit yet. It's possible to reflash the uplevel headunit so it communicates on the proper pins, but I've only heard of one guy able to do it and he was on DieselPlace about 5 years ago.

For what you get it's really not work the cost and effort because a high-end Kenwood system can outperform the Bose head unit in pretty much every department (DSP, Channel Offset, Time Delay, Bluetooth, RMS wattage, EQ tables, etc).

The Bose amplifier isn't just a subwoofer amplifier either, it runs all 4 channels for the speakers. You would have to do extensive modification to bypass your current speaker amp and get the wiring to the Bose amp. (No, the OE head units do not have built-in amplifiers LOL)

 

The factory 6 disc CD changer head unit is Bose capable but without flashing the BCM the Bose stuff will not work.

As you mentioned it would be cheaper to put a real system in it.

By the time you source all the OE parts needed plus having the BCM flashed to make it work.