Amp install problem

[dart68 10+ year member]

A quick question.

I was making the battery connections for my amp (Pioneer GM-4300F) and I got an arc when I tried to reconnect the negative battery cable. After some checking there is a small current draw from the amp even when it's not on. This current draw remains even when all the connections except the battery connections are removed.

Is this normal for an amp?

Thanks.

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[Atimm693 10+ year member]

Thats just the circuit being completed to the amp. Yes, its perfectly normal. But you're supposed to take out the fuse in the power wire before making connections. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[dart68 10+ year member]

Thanks for the input. That's a relief. I've been installing this system by myself as I couldn't afford to pay an installer and I thought I'd have to send the amp back. I see now how they earn their keep!

 

[mdillon 10+ year member]

you amps will always create a shock when reconnecting them.

 

[blackbonnie 5,000+ posts]

your fuse still needs to be out

 

[dart68 10+ year member]

I pulled the fuse and reconnected everything. No problem now. Sounds great! Thanks for the input guys.

 

[blackbonnie 5,000+ posts]

welcome

 

[blackbonnie 5,000+ posts]

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[R0ID_RAGE 10+ year member]

you amps will always create a shock when reconnecting them.

not if you do it properly...

disconnect the CAR's battery negative 1st...then do whatever the **** pleases you.