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How do I replace an already mounted AMP?
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<blockquote data-quote="So Low iT Hz" data-source="post: 8233730" data-attributes="member: 658541"><p>Make sure the gauge of the power cable you are running is appropriate for the new amp you are planning to use. For example if are going from a 400 watt amp, to a 1500 watt amplifier, you may need to upgrade wire and/or increase your electrical support. Also make sure the speaker load is equally appropriate for the new amp you are going to use. Do these following steps of you are simply swapping for a similar power/type of amplifier.</p><p></p><p>Remove negative connection to battery! To be safe I would remove the main fuse in the power wire after that. Then remove RCA s, remove speaker wires, remove ground cable to amp, remove remote wire, and remove positive power cable. Un mount amplifier, mount new amplifier, connect positive power cable, connect remote wire, connect ground cable, connect speaker wires (again assuming same ohm load), and connect RCAs. Adjust gain knob and crossovers to the appropriate levels to ensure clean signal processing. Reinstall main power fuse and recheck all connections for stray copper or anything that doesn't look like a solid, clean connection. One you're 100% sure everything checks out reconnect the main ground to your battery and fire her up.</p><p></p><p>If you have any doubts that you can easily perform any of those steps have somebody that knows what they're doing show you how.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="So Low iT Hz, post: 8233730, member: 658541"] Make sure the gauge of the power cable you are running is appropriate for the new amp you are planning to use. For example if are going from a 400 watt amp, to a 1500 watt amplifier, you may need to upgrade wire and/or increase your electrical support. Also make sure the speaker load is equally appropriate for the new amp you are going to use. Do these following steps of you are simply swapping for a similar power/type of amplifier. Remove negative connection to battery! To be safe I would remove the main fuse in the power wire after that. Then remove RCA s, remove speaker wires, remove ground cable to amp, remove remote wire, and remove positive power cable. Un mount amplifier, mount new amplifier, connect positive power cable, connect remote wire, connect ground cable, connect speaker wires (again assuming same ohm load), and connect RCAs. Adjust gain knob and crossovers to the appropriate levels to ensure clean signal processing. Reinstall main power fuse and recheck all connections for stray copper or anything that doesn't look like a solid, clean connection. One you're 100% sure everything checks out reconnect the main ground to your battery and fire her up. If you have any doubts that you can easily perform any of those steps have somebody that knows what they're doing show you how. [/QUOTE]
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