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When i start my car i hear this huming noise coming from my subwoofer what coould this be?
Sound like a ground issue with amp. Make sure you amp has a ground 12 inches or less and the same gage as power wire. Insure you have good bare metal to metal contact.
Help i installed a stereo in my 2002 Chevy cavelier i have extra wire i think the theft device wires and my speakers are making noises they didnt before how do i fix it?
most of the time you will have an extra wire or two make sure you cap them off or tape them so they dont ground out. and as far as the noise in your speakers you have a bad ground and if you have an amp then you need to separate your wires running to your amp cause they are interfearing with each other and your getting road noise.
Speaker wire with white stripe on one wire is that the ground wire?
Most will say that the white striped wire is the ground. The bottom line is that it doesn't really make a difference as long as your amp ground goes to your speaker ground. This is very important!
Does the amp cable connects to the negative for a car stereo?
NO. Just ground the amp to the chassis try to make ground short as possable about 12 inches is plenty. BE SURE GROUND WIRE IS THE SAME GAGE AS THE POWER WIRE. If its an 8 ga. + then use 8 ga. for the ground.
Why does your amp work without a ground wire?
your amp will ground in your sound system, or through your power adder which rock.
How do you know what wire is ground on 200 amp service?
In a 200 amp service panel, the ground wire is typically a bare copper wire or green insulated wire. It is connected to the ground bar within the panel. Make sure to consult the manufacturer's instructions or a licensed electrician for guidance specific to your installation.
What is the recommended ground wire size for a 100 amp sub panel installation?
The recommended ground wire size for a 100 amp sub panel installation is typically 8 copper wire.
What is the recommended size for a 50 amp ground wire in electrical installations?
The recommended size for a 50 amp ground wire in electrical installations is typically 10 AWG (American Wire Gauge).
What is the recommended size of the ground wire for a 60 amp electrical circuit?
The recommended size of the ground wire for a 60 amp electrical circuit is typically 10 AWG (American Wire Gauge).
Will amp blow out if connecting the ground wire to the power wire while connected to amp?
Since the resulting short circuit would be outside the amp, it WOULD NOT blow the amp.
What happens with no ground wire on a car amp?
The amp will lead a dull and empty life.
How do you wire a capacitor to an amp?
Positive post of capacitor is connected to the heavy amp cable. The ground terminal (or case) of the capacitor is connected to the car's ground or a ground wire that leads to the car's chassis. That's it.
