wiring

  1. K

    Everything powered up.. subs dead?

    Hi guys, just joined today ! Sorry if this thread has been posted before. I’ve read over a dozen posts about my situation and can’t find a solution, or the their problem was slightly different than mine. What I have : Rockford F. P3001 , And two 10” dtx subs. And a kenwood deck (They came with...
  2. Packers27

    Need help with amp and subs

    . .Ok. I've made alot of progress in messing with this truck. What I really need to know is, how to specifically wire my subs up to Amp to get a safe and full potential performance. I have a a 400 watt peak power 8" Boss 4 ohm Dual voice coil sub and a 12" Pioneer 4 ohm 800 watt peak power sub...
  3. C

    Help Wiring Amp With Aux

    Just bought new subs and an amp for my car, I use the stock cd player(head unit) and I also want to add an aux cord while ive got my cd player out. I created a picture of my plan. I circled the part im iffy about, wouldnt I need a diode or would this work? (Ignore the colors connecting the line...
  4. B

    8gauge to 0gauge

    Iʻm running an 8 ga power wire from my battery but need 0gauge wire for the second amp i bought. If i ise a power dist block will it over heat and cause damage or should i just run 0 from my battery and figure out a new way to run the 2 amps. Thanks
  5. J

    Noob wiring question (pics)

    I have done electrical wiring before... but never a car stereo. I bought an old junker 2001 cherokee with a sh*tty pioneer CD player in it, which I removed to replace with a boss audio bv9982i single din - i scored it new for 50 bucks, so even if it is junk its still a step up because the USB...
  6. B

    1600 watt amp

    I have a 1600 wat amp from audio solutions. I have it wired to my two 12"s and the guy never told me how much it can handle or the ohm load or anything. And i canʻt find specs anywhere. My amp is running hot off the two subs so i unhooked one and now itʻs running at 5ohms. But still hot. I have...
  7. H

    Dual voice coil wiring

    Hello, I'm currently ordering a new subwoofer for my system, it's a Ground Zero GZRW 12D2. I'm using a Ground Zero 2155X amplifier which is underpowering the sub but it isn't a matter because I will be getting a new amp soon. My question is, the sub has 2x 2Ohm coils. My amplifier can put out...
  8. C

    Please help! Head unit problem.

    Please help me. I am installing a new head unit into my 2001 dodge dakota, but am getting no power through the accesory power wire. The previous owner had both the battery and accesory wires from the head unit going to the battery wire in the truck. (See pic) Are there any problems that could be...
  9. S

    Need Questions Answered! Please

    Ok guys, so i want to upgrade the amp in my car from the 2 SoundQubed 1200D strapped pushing about 2500wrms, to the Soundqubed 4500D. I currently have a yellow top under the hood and a Kintetik HC2000-rev in the back. All 1/0 Gauge and big 3 upgraded. Is it possible to run 2 Dual 2 ohm subs...
  10. D

    Can't figure wiring for new head unit 2002 ford ranger!

    Hey all, Much help appreciated. I have a 2002 Ford Ranger with a new dual head unit. I am trying to install it and can't figure it out. I have all the speakers correctly Wired, but can't figure out the power and what not. There are extra wires and I have no idea what they go to or what...
  11. T

    Amps Won't Work!? Thoughts?

    I have a couple of amps, a Cadence z1502, and a Clif Designs 4 way 1400w. Been using the amps for 4 and 8 years with no problems ever, until 1 month ago. Here's what has been happening: - When I began turning up the volume everything was fine, but when I turned the sub level on the deck...
  12. bullheadaudio

    wiring help

    Wiring 6 4ohm dvc sub's to 1ohm stable amp how do I do this. Just keep connecting one sub to the next and bridging the neg and pos
  13. Z

    Dodge Magnum 2005 speaker wiring problem...

    Hi all - New to this forum, but hoping the experts are ready to answer a puzzling problem. Company car stereo lost sound in both front speakers and left rear. Right rear continues to work. Purchased new head unit. Made all necessary connections to wiring connecters and soldered all...
  14. K

    Wiring question----

    I know there hasn't been much activity on this thread but I have seen two different wiring diagrams and could use some help explaining? I have Fosgate P300-1 = 300rms x1 2ohms Have a Fosgate P2 DVC 4ohm. The diagrams for DVC 4ohm from 2ohm amp varied. Crutchfield has a different wiring...
  15. W

    Instaling Composite cords????

    I just bought an in-dash boss system (BV9965) it fits my Pontiac Aztek, however after wiring it in I noticed there was power going to the system but wasnt turning on. With the package I also received composite cords that were labeled AUX IN/OUT, VIDEO IN/OUT, and RCA inputs. Since my car doesnt...
  16. R

    Need experts advice

    What's up guys I can use some help, I'm not sure what to do. I recently purchased an American bass hd15 do and had a custom wave box similar to the base style to the specs of the sub requirements and had it on a ssl evo5000.1 amp loaded to 1 ohm. I figured I'd end up killing the amp. Ended up...
  17. J

    chevy Tahoe 2001 wiring

    Does anyone know how and or where i can run the power cord from the the amp in a 2001 tahoe? with either a photo, instructions or a video please?
  18. J

    Need help wiring my amplifier and sub

    I have just bought an amplifier and sub combo from my local classified ads. The sub is an MTX audio TNE212D SVC and the amp in a rockwood competition amp-5555. The person I bought from claims that it was hooked up and worked just fine but they have no idea how it was hooked up before. I was...
  19. R

    '07 Ford Taurus Amp Install - Wiring Help

    Not experienced with this all, a friend is helping me out for the most part, but we need to know the speaker wire colors. I've looked up several diagrams and found a bunch of info on the colors, but they don't match up at all. I've been seeing the following everywhere: Left Front Speaker...
  20. T

    2003 Camry aftermarket stereo help

    I JUST FIXED IT NO NEED TO REPLY I recently bought a dual dc505ibt stereo. So I wired the harness following this diagram http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk169/c627627/AudioWiring.jpg It was the only diagram I could find that seemed to match my car, however there where no pink/purple wires...
  21. S

    Help diagnosing + improving subwoofer installation

    Hi, I'm hoping this is the correct board to post this to, so forgive me if it's not. Before I explain my issue, I'd like to list what equipment I'm using. Amps: Kenwood Excelon x500-1 Boss AR1500 Armor Subs: JL Audio 12w3v3 Kicker C124 Batteries: Duracell gold (Not good for subs, I...
  22. N

    Factory JBL Subwoofer in 2003 Toyota Avalon Works Sporadically

    Hello All: I own a 2003 Toyota Avalon with the Premium JBL Audio System installed, which includes an 8" subwoofer installed in the area over the trunk. When I received the vehicle, the subwoofer rattled, which I discovered was a common problem. I ordered a re-coning kit, and followed the...
  23. D

    What Battery(s) Do I Need?

    So I was getting a deal on the equivalent of two XS D3100s for $175 each, but he just backed off. Vehicle is a 2000 Infiniti G20, with room (without moving ****) for a 24(F). Current battery is some non-deep cycle with 675 CCA (New York), I don't know much else. Alt is a stock 90a. I'm looking...
  24. diaz_13

    newbie help on equipment needed for installation

    So I had posted a thread on my setup I currently have but changed. Currently own a alpine ive-w530 unit with 4 Kicker 40cs654 all the way around and one pioneer ts-w309d2 subwoofer. I need help on all equipment I need. As in wiring, rca, adapters ect. I plan on installing my self but don't know...
  25. M

    HU Question, and Wiring a car from scratch?

    Hey guys I drive an 02 mustang that came with the mach 460 audio package, and its time to make some replacements. I hae a couple different topics I would like to know more about/get help with, but first a quick overview of the mach 460 system for those of you who don't know. The mach 460 and...
  26. V

    Wiring help.

    Is it possible to wire 12 dual 4 ohm subs to one monoblock amp and get a final impedance of 1 ohm or 2 ohms?? If so how would i do this?
  27. M

    Head Unit Installation Problems!!

    Hello, my friend just replaced her head unit in her 2002 Toyota Camry. After a few problems, and then troubleshooting them, we have almost got it all hooked up right. Except that the ground isn't connected, but the head unit still powers on.... anyone know why this would be happening??
  28. B

    HELP!! wiring noob

    I have a fully loaded dual kicker comps 12s 2 ohms Kicker DCompS12 Dual 12" SingleVoiceCoil 2Ohm Subwoofers with Enclosure 40DCWS122 - Best Buy is this how I would wire it http://a248.e.akamai.net/pix.crutchfield.com/ca/learningcenter/car/subwoofer_wiring/2SVC_2-ohm_mono.jpg since I have to...
  29. L

    Wiring monoblock amplifier to 1-ohm (2 subs)

    So this is what I've got along with approximately 15 feet of speaker wire. Amp is Hifonics Glx1400.1D, and subs are Pioneer TS-W3003D4 (Dual 4-ohm). How do I wire these to one ohm when the box has terminals? Every diagram I see has amp wired straight to subs and doesn't have terminals . Also...
  30. N

    Wiring Components Properly

    First time installer here. I've finished "prepping" the front stage (i.e. installed Dynamat in the front doors on the outer and inner skins and ran RF wiring from the Front doors to the trunk where the amp will go). So it's time to install the components and I was wondering if I should use the...
  31. R

    Second battery wiring without isolator

    Im thinking of adding a second battery but don't want to buy an isolator if i don't have to. Could I have the relay connect the two batteries when the car is on, and then disconnect them when the car is off? Will this work in the same way an isolator does? imgur: the simple image sharer Also...
  32. carfanatic95

    Need help with dual amp installation

    Hi, I have been wanting to install an all new stereo in my '94 3000GT. I have been doing a lot of research and think I have settled on all the main components. They are as follows. Infinity Kappa 693.9i 3-way 6x9's Infinity Kappa 609cs Component 6.5x6.75 Rockford Fosgate P3D212 12" sub...
  33. drbizerk

    If this were your truck....how would you do the set up?

    Here is what I'm working with Year: 1993 Make: Chevy Model: c1500 Silverado 2wd Ext Cab v8 Alternators: 2 Singer 270amp & 1 factory upgraded 140 amp Batteries: 1 Optima Redtop 1000 ca (up front) & 2 UPS style (northstar) 190ah (in the bed) Headunit: None (iPod touch) EQ: Clarion 7...
  34. L

    Help With 0 Gauge Wiring

    So i'm looking to go to 0 gauge wiring from my 4 gauge because I'm going to start running amp at 1 ohm (1400w rms) and will probably upgrade in the future so might as well get it out of the way now. I was looking on sonic and it seems for every wiring kit there are people saying that it isn't...
  35. C

    *Please Help* Horrible noise coming from speakers

    So I decided to redo my wiring, really just reorganize it. I began doing all this without disconnecting the negative on the battery because I was fairly confident that I wasn't going to short anything out and didn't want to have to reset all my settings on the headunit. Before we begin, it's...
  36. B

    2 amps on one wire?

    Would it be possible to run to amps of 10 power wire? I have looked it up on the internet and have been getting mixed responses some people are telling me that you can if you have the right gauge wire and other people are saying never to do this so I'm wondering if it is possible and if it is...
  37. Y

    Amp Kit Brand Quality

    The title is pretty self-explanatory for this thread. Just wondering what everyone's take is of the different brands of amp kits out there. I only ask because of a crappy install I had done at Oxford Auto Sound (in Toronto) in which they used a generic off-brand to wire my system in my Civic...
  38. D

    Very odd problem, one channel on amp cuts out. fixed by locking/unlocking doors

    Ok so here is a weird one for you guys. Just recently one of the channels on my 4 channel alpine amp seems to cut out. when it does it is accompanied by some very loud static by its paired speaker. The weird part is it fixes itself if i hit the lock/unlock button on my door panel. Not...
  39. B

    three SVC subs on 1 amp possible?

    I'm kinda a noob and I was wondering if there is a way to wire my 3 kicker svc comps to one 2 channel amp without damaging the amp. I know it can be done with dvc subs but what about svc.Also as Ill advised as it is, two of them are 12s and one is a 10, I've seen it done at a few car shows and...
  40. B

    Can Oxidation in ground/power wires cause an amp to not work?

    Can an oxidized power and ground wire cause an amp to turn on but not play sound? Because the amp I have hooked up right now, the light indicating that the amp is on is on and the protection light is not but I'm not getting any sound or anything going to any of the two speakers or subwoofer...
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