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  1. stevef22

    Installing dash cam. ACC Fuse Location?

    Hi, Im installing Ventrue N4 Pro dashcam in my 94 F150. Its calling for a ACC fuse. Not sure where or what this is. Cant find on diagram. Thank you
  2. ?

    ANL fuse block needed

    I need a fuse block. I like the SMD ones but for the price it's a no-go. It needs at least 5 positions, 6 preferable. I found this one on amazon but don't know about the quality. Sound Mekanix 6 Spot Lug Style ANL Fuse Block
  3. B

    First time using an Amp and Sub NEED HELP!!

    Hi, first timer here, I need some help for a system I am building, I have a ALPINE BBX-F1200 AMPLIFIER 4 CHANNEL (Max power 600w) and a EDGE 12" EDB12A Active Subwoofer (Peak power 900w). I’m using the cars 12v car battery and 10 gauge wire for power and then splitting it, am I right in...
  4. joevda

    Volkswagen Polo 2011 pioneer radio install

    Hello, I recently purchased a pioneer 2din radio with carplay thinking it wouldnt be too hard to install. Got a cheap iso adapter from the store, but when I plug it in, the 10A fuse breaks. Any advise?
  5. G

    Big 3 + to alt fuse?

    I know there are some threads on this already but I’m looking for a specific answer regarding my setup, I’m doing a big 3 upgrade with 4 awg wire, should I fuse the battery to alternator wire, and what size/type considering 4 awg, also I’m not replacing factory wiring just adding to it, any help...
  6. R

    New Radio Not Turning On

    Hello hello, So, I recently purchased a new radio for my 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. I bought the wiring harness and antenna adapter, and went to hook everything up, but the radio didn't come on. I checked the wires with a multimeter and my ground and constant wires seem to be fine...
  7. jayhawkX

    Help to Identify 4 Slot Mini Fuse Block Under Dash

    I'm working on a friend's newly purchased '04 Cadillac CTS. The headlights will not turn on. Both highs and lows. I've replaced the bulbs, combo switch, relays, and fuses. I'm running the wiring now and I run into something that technically shouldn't be there. It's a 4 way mini fuse block. The...
  8. Elliottcottrell

    I need advice/help!

    okay so my 2014 Nissan Sentra it comes stock with a 110 amp alternator. i want to put a high output alternator into it in place of the stock alternator, i have done the big 3 and i have 1/0 wire running to the back of my car in the trunk with a 2 farad cap. the problem i am running into now is...
  9. T

    Fuse per alternator recomendation or amp recomendation?

    SO... I have a Mechman 370a alternator and they recommend I use a 400a fuses. However DC recommends using a 300a fuses for a 3.5k amp. My question is what size should I use? It seems to me a 400a but I am not sure on this. This is my first install so I appreciate any and all help from you...
  10. A

    Subs/Amp blowing fuse

    So I've had this problem for a couple months now, I've got 2x12 inch MTX Terminator subs (I know they're not the greatest) and every few weeks, usually when a song has some hard low frequency bass, the fuse that is connected to the power wire under my hood will blow, causing the subs to stop...
  11. J

    Amp blowing fuses?!!

    Having an issue with my amp/sub setup. Randomly it blew a fuse last week. I finally got around to buying a replacement 30amp fuse, It blew pretty quick. Turned key to acc position, amp turned on, sub played (low volume)... When i turn the engine on - the amp blows its fuse immediately. Double...
  12. adulbrich

    Bad connections do melt fuse holders

    I know somebody disagreed with @Massive spl; a while ago. They said that a loose connection couldn't melt a fuse holder. There wouldn't be enough heat to do it, and the fuse would probably blow before it got hot enough to melt the plastic. Well, they were wrong. I pulled up to a stop...
  13. 1

    Keeps blowing fuses

    So a few months ago, I got a new Sony deck for my 99 mustang gt. Still has the stock Mach 460 sound system though. The other night my idiot friend was helping me jump start my car, and he reversed the cables causing sparks to fly everywhere for a few seconds. Afterwards my deck wasn't getting...
  14. RChillin

    How to fuse a dual input amplifier?

    Hi. I have a PPI DCX 1000.1. It has dual inputs for power and ground (2 from battery, 2 grounds). The fuse rating of the amp is 100 amps. I want to do this fuse inline but was unsure of how to do it. I am going to be running both power wires to the back from the battery. Thanks.
  15. K

    fuse holder and wires getting hott

    a problem I've been having recently is fuse holders getting extremely hot and melting/ and subwoofer speaker wires getting hot. What should I do replace the fuse with higher or lower amp? and replace the wires with thicker wires?
  16. RChillin

    New Amplifier fuse

    Hi. I have a new hifonics bre1600.1d. It has 2 70 amp fuses equalling 140 amps. Since I have a stock battery and alternator, can I just run the amp off of 80 amps? That's what my last amplifier (pioneer gmd8601) ran off and it was just fine. I was just wondering if it would be safe on my...
  17. Aleks15Civic

    Wiring a second battery, what fuses do I use?

    I've got two of these: Amazon.com: Brand New XS Power XP950 950 Watt Power Cell Car Audio Battery Power Stereo System with Terminal Hardware and Installation Instructions: Electronics I am so confused on the fuses I need to use. Also I understand I should wire in parallel but do I run the...
  18. B

    is it the amp or wiring kit?

    I am having some problems with my amplifier. it will turn on but when I turn the volume up the amplifier will shut off. The amplifier is brand new but I'm using an old amp wiring kit that is 800 watts with a 900 Watts amplifier and everytime it shuts off I'm able to switch the wiring kit fuse...
  19. glitchsta

    Shok Industries 1/0 Gauge Fuse Holder

    Item(s) for Sale: 1) Shok Industries 1/0 Gauge Fuse Holder w/ 120A ANL Fuse 2) 3/8" 1/0 AWG Ring Terminals - Gold Plated - Red or Black Boot (pics up tommorow) Item(s) Description/Condition: 1) 10/10 - 3pcs - Brand New In Box. Extras. Perfect for 1/0 Gauge. 2) 10/10 - 20pcs - Brand New...
  20. L

    fuse/electircal system diagnosis

    Okay, so today my subs stopped working. the first thing i did was check my fuse. a 120 amp fuse, going to a jl audio 1000/1 slash v2 amp. the fuse was kind of corroded, looked like it was burnt a little on one end (ill post pictures when my phone charges) but the fuse was not blown. then i was...
  21. L

    fuse/electircal system diagnosis

    Okay, so today my subs stopped working. the first thing i did was check my fuse. a 120 amp fuse, going to a jl audio 1000/1 slash v2 amp. the fuse was kind of corroded, looked like it was burnt a little on one end (ill post pictures when my phone charges) but the fuse was not blown. then i was...
  22. O

    Is my fuse big enough? (that's what she said)

    I am running two amps, first a 4 channel, then a mono to the subs. The main power wire (4g) runs through the car to the trunk where it splits into two 8g wires to each of the amps. I feel like I'm getting way less juice than I should from the sub amp. I've checked the connections, all look fine...
  23. T

    What size anl fuse for 1000 watts rms?

    I'm running 0 gauge wire to my amp, the amp is 1000 watts so what size anl fuse do i need?
  24. T

    Do I need a fuse on the power wire from the alt to the battery?

    its a stock alternator and in using 0 gauge wire
  25. caseymcc

    0/1 G Rockford Fosgate ANL fuse holder, 2 1/0 G 16 ft cables, 1 4 G 25ft power cable

    Item(s) for Sale: One Rockford Fosgate 1/0 GA ANL fuse holder with 300 amp fuse Pair of 0/1GA power cables, each 16ft, One 4GA power cable, 25ft with terminals Item(s) Description/Condition: Smoked frost plastic cover, all black housing, rings for 4 gauge downsizing, never used, flawless...
  26. N

    Blown Fuse

    turned my car on today and the head unit would not turn on checked my radio fuse and found that it was blown so i thought ok simple fix and found the problem then replaced the fuse well i have the new fuse in and the power is running to my amp but the head unit still refuses to turn on. does...
  27. D

    BatCap wiring, safety concerns

    K I'm a noob, but trying to be considerate and not pollute other more specific threads. I'm installing an Audison lrx5.1 in on 08 WRX/STI (amp is approx. 1500W max, but I'll rarely hit that). The STI alternator puts out 120A. I ordered a BatCap 800 to help preserve my electrical system and to...
  28. B

    Fuse blow

    So, just last week i installed an aftermarket head unit (Sony MEX-BT3800U nothing amazing but it does for me) and 2 new vibe slick 5x9 front door speakers. Everything is working fine apart from one thing, the 3 amp fuse in the cars fuse box keeps blowing everytime i turn the volume up loud. In...
  29. A

    Capacitor Issues..Blown Fuse..Need Help

    My fuse in the fuse holder keeps blowing everytime I hookup my power wire to battery. Never had this problem until I installed my capacitor and when I hooked it up. But that was when it was new and had no charge. Now that still has charge and its the only reason I can think of. Had a flat tire...
  30. A

    Need help with wires

    I am currently hooking up 2 amps(1 power acoustic 4 channel amp,1000 watt max, wanting to push 400 watts total, also a kenwood kac-7203 1000 watt, but im only gonna push at 500 watts). im only looking to push 900-1000 watts total. my question is what gauge wires am i going to need and would...
  31. rtillaree

    SOLD FS: Knukonceptz 1/0, 12 & 16awg speaker wire & in-line fuse holders.

    I have a few items lying around gathering dust, 2x In-line waterproof ANL fuse holders (used, in good condition, w/o fuses) - SOLD 2x 5’ run of 1/0 Kolossus Kable (slightly used) - SOLD 1x 17’ run 1/0 Kolossus Kable (slightly used) - SOLD 1x 39’ run of 16awg Knu Karma speaker wire (never...
  32. M

    Amp trouble!!!!!

    About 2 weeks ago while driving my subs would on then you couldnt hear any bass then it would come back on. It kept doing on off thing. I would turn the music up and nothing. turned it down and nothing. Then all of a sudden you hear bass then it goes away. I thought it was my amp going into...
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