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2 amps in a 88 vn

Started by gyix · 3 Oct 2005 · 10 replies

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gyixArchived member
hey i got a series 1 88 vn it is stock i got 2 amps in it 1 2X300 and a 250wat amp now i dricv the car around and the bat go flat did i install it rong i spliced the power and all other wires off the main amp
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FRCED-6Archived member
u run both leads for main power from the battery, put the fuse as close to the battery as possible, maybe ur battery is old, or not getting charge check all connections to the alternator, a battery will last 1/2 hour on accessories if u use ur system, then u will need to recharge it
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HingoArchived member
Change the power wire setup... Get 4 guage wire from the battery and then get a splitter to 8guage and run them as normal from there. Will be neater and more effective. but Get a new battery.
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gyixArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by 51KVL Change the power wire setup... Get 4 guage wire from the battery and then get a splitter to 8guage and run them as normal from there. Will be neater and more effective. but Get a new battery. done all that well it is time to connect it up i will keep you posted andf if you want pics i can post them
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gyixArchived member
just hookd them up hope i do not get a flat bat
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vlberlinaArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by FRCED-6 u run both leads for main power from the battery, put the fuse as close to the battery as possible, maybe ur battery is old, or not getting charge check all connections to the alternator, a battery will last 1/2 hour on accessories if u use ur system, then u will need to recharge it y would u not run the 2nd amp looped from the 12v from the first amp... i always do this and never have any problems. each amp has it's own earth, but remote signal and 12v i always loop from first amp, 30amp fuses still hold out fine, and the cable is chunky cable either way...?
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gyixArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by vlberlina y would u not run the 2nd amp looped from the 12v from the first amp... i always do this and never have any problems. each amp has it's own earth, but remote signal and 12v i always loop from first amp, 30amp fuses still hold out fine, and the cable is chunky cable either way...? it is chunky wire but my bat keeps going flat just asking what i can to to fix it
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nick88Archived member
could be your alternator? or you might need a capacitor??
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vlberlinaArchived member
yea all u can do is make sure u run your ignition to your head unit properly, that your amps run off the remote signal from your headunit not the ignition directly. apart from that check the how well your alternator is charging and the condition of your battery. first thing i would do is get a new battey, and if still turns to ****, get alternator replaced.
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gyixArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by vlberlina yea all u can do is make sure u run your ignition to your head unit properly, that your amps run off the remote signal from your headunit not the ignition directly. apart from that check the how well your alternator is charging and the condition of your battery. first thing i would do is get a new battey, and if still turns to ****, get alternator replaced. iu will try that and will gewt back yto you
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gyixArchived member
been running it for a few days now as you all know ow it is running fine just i think i needed to tighten all the bat nuts thats it loose connector
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