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Gibbon
09-05-2002, 06:54 AM
My system is all in and I've encountered my first problem. I had the system installed by a local shop (that will remain nameless for now) just because i didnt want to do the work by myself. My problem is that while listening to the system the power to the mids and highs will fade in and out. This can be caused by turning up the system, hitting a bump, or it will just happen at random. The only 2 ways i can fix it is by opening the passenger side door slightly and then closing it or waiting for the power to come back to the speakers. Someone please offer and suggestions as to what I should do. The stereo shop that it was installed at says that its a screwed amplifier that the speakers are hooked to. Although I have my doubts.............
how did they run the power?
maybe too small guage?
the open/closing door thing sounds liek somehtings loose
Gibbon
09-05-2002, 10:09 AM
Originally posted by "93ex"
how did they run the power?
maybe too small guage?
the open/closing door thing sounds liek somehtings loose
They ran the power with a 8 or 10 guage wire to 2 amps. I cant remember exactly which one it was. I may just take it back to them and let them fuck with it.
Originally posted by "Gibbon"
how did they run the power?
maybe too small guage?
the open/closing door thing sounds liek somehtings loose
They ran the power with a 8 or 10 guage wire to 2 amps. I cant remember exactly which one it was. I may just take it back to them and let them fuck with it.
2 different 8 or 10 gauge? how big were the amps?
sounds like either one amp is gettin gunderpowered.. I run 0 guage to a dist block then 4 guage out
mustangnick88
09-05-2002, 01:34 PM
Did you end up using the rubi 1002? If so i hope you are using at least 4 gauge wire.
Gibbon
09-05-2002, 02:16 PM
Originally posted by "mustangnick88"
Did you end up using the rubi 1002? If so i hope you are using at least 4 gauge wire.
No. I went with a little smaller amp ;)
Originally posted by "Gibbon"
Did you end up using the rubi 1002? If so i hope you are using at least 4 gauge wire.
No. I went with a little smaller amp ;)
you shoudl runt he largest your amp can accemp for insurance purposes
thats why I have 4 guage to both of mine
Gibbon
09-06-2002, 07:10 AM
Originally posted by "93ex"
Did you end up using the rubi 1002? If so i hope you are using at least 4 gauge wire.
No. I went with a little smaller amp ;)
you shoudl runt he largest your amp can accemp for insurance purposes
thats why I have 4 guage to both of mine
I'll keep that in mind..... however, I fixed my problem. :D It was being caused by a speaker terminal that was grounding out on my door. All I had to have done was to bend the terminal out of the way of the door. Now the systems works the way it should. WOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Gibbon
09-12-2002, 07:55 AM
Ok new problem.
The mids and highs put out a high pitch screetch when the system is turned on. Also there is quite a bit of motor noise now as compared to before. Ive checked all the wires to the amps and crossover. Any suggestions?
Joker
09-12-2002, 10:59 PM
that would be a bad ground in the system. check all your grounds and make sure the ground coming off of the amp do not exceed 16 inches from the amp. and try for a chasis ground if possible.
check the grounds.. I made my own grounds but anythign solid and bare metla normally wins..of course I still hasd a shade of alt whine, so I got some nice RCA's (read 200 dollars) and rewired my entire car
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