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07-17-2007, 09:24 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
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amp hook up
Ok, so I'm not the most intelligent when it comes to radio installation. I figured out why my amp lost power, one of the connectors (power) lol broke off at the c clamp. I went to a radio place and they gave me an extention wire and a new c clamp to attach it with. My question is do I need to disconnect the battery before reattaching all the wires, or is it fine to connect with the car off?
I don't want to electrocute (sp?) myself or ruin anything else. Thanks.
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07-17-2007, 12:13 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sayreville, NJ
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i would disconnect the battery just to be safe, but im sure you would be okay if you didnt
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07-17-2007, 01:18 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Boston/North
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i'd disconnect it.. i went through a few fuses playing with some of the audio cables
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dumbass.
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07-17-2007, 05:20 PM
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Mr Fantastic
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: West Milford NJ
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yeah, disconnect the battery. make one slip with that and touch your ground, you can blow up something internally and tahts the end of your amp
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07-17-2007, 07:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
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alright, CRAP, but alright... 
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08-11-2007, 04:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
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i think the amp is done. i rewired it and no power... CRAP
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08-12-2007, 01:21 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by firehawk1120
i think the amp is done. i rewired it and no power... CRAP
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See class. i have a jbl amp for sale.
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08-16-2007, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
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I'm not sure what the problem is as soon as I get my check from the last home sale I'll take it to get evaluated. If they say I need an amp I'll let you know.
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10-04-2007, 02:17 PM
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10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Roxbury, NJ
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make sure u have a gooooooood ground connection; in my ealry unexperienced days ive thought my amp was blown a few times, a nd it was just that the ground wire had loosened up . always dis-connnect the batt.. its a 1 min deal that can save u $ in fuses, and save ur amp if ur not running a fuse
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10-04-2007, 08:08 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: SOUTH JERSEY
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check the fuse in the amp
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