Newbie Wiring troubles....

[DJ B-Stee 10+ year member]

Ok Gave up today cuz i can't fix this problem and it got dark

here is my current setup:

Pioneer 6500 HU

audiobahn alum12q in subzone ported box

Memphis ST-500D amp

Audiobahn 4x6's w/removable tweeters mounted by side mirrors

I'm installing a 2nd amp and daisy chained the remote wire off the memphis and connected it (did not connect power or ground to 2nd amp yet)

however, when i had the remote connected and plugged in the rca cables, the memphis amp went into protect mode... i think i have a ground loop to the memphis as well, i havent had a chance to find out why that is either tho....

also, where would you recommend as a ground point? i have a 96 grand am sedan...

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[DJ B-Stee 10+ year member]

bump please help...i have no front speakers right now and i want to finish this before i go back to school....

 

[Sharp_Shoota 10+ year member]

I suggest connecting the power and ground of the second amp then see what happens.

As for ground look for a bit of your chasey, inside the door (presuming the door is connected tot he rest of the car with a cnductive material.) or behing a bit of carpet somewhere.

 

[DJ B-Stee 10+ year member]

ok...got it hooked up and my speakers work...but NOW I HAVE ALT WHINE!!!!!!

the 2 amps are grounded to the same spot...(Back of the trunk by the rear deck)...would running my head unit ground to that spot fix anything or am i going to have to do something else?

 

[mtech2 10+ year member]

It might help......The grounds are very far awayand there might be a difference in potential between grounds (different resistances to the battery terminal).

You could also double check both ground points and make sure they are in PRISTINE condition and securely connected.