I have already checked the + and -. What else can be wrong to cause the fuses to blow?
2006-06-26 09:55:32 · 11 answers · asked by dmo_tx74 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
There is a short in the system. Something is grounding out somewhere. You need to track it down. A kinked wire, etc. It will keep happening til you fix it. A blown fuse keeps your system safe.
2006-06-26 09:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by monkey boy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where the fuse that you are blowing is different things can be wrong. If the fuse is your in line power fuse for an amp it would be a short. If it is a stock fuse in your car it could be that something is grounding out in your electrical system. I am guessing that this started after you made some kind of modification to your stereo. Check any and all connection points especially if you are using an amp for signs of grounding. If you do have an amp another likely place would be your remote wire.
2006-06-26 10:01:01 · answer #2 · answered by jinchlt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question doesn't give much info to go on - but here goes. First, I'm assuming we're talking about a stereo problem here. The first thing to do is check, again, and make sure that your wiring is correct. Don't go by color, break out your test light or volt/ohm meter. Make sure that the wire you have hooked up to your radios power supply has 12 volts. Second, make sure the "ground" wire your connecting to is actually a ground --- test it with the ohm meter - don't guess! The next thing to check, is that the power wire your hooking up to is actually for the radio, and not just a"memory" or clock power supply. In short, it needs to be able to carry the load your applying to it. This varies, depending on vehicles, audio systems, etc. But, the power wire will probably be a 14-16 gauge wire for most makes and models. And, last but not least, what type of system are you installing? Does the power needed for your system match the wiring and fuse amperage load? If everything seems to check out OK, then you have to either suspect the wiring itself (rubbed through/ shorting) or the actual peice of equipment hooked up to it (your radio/system). Hope this gives you a good place to start.
2006-06-26 10:12:49 · answer #3 · answered by helomechsmitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The circuit is overloading as a result of too much current being pulled. This can be caused by a nick in the wire shielding causing an arc to chassis ground or the equipment may be pulling to much current when the volume is increased. You may need to rewire your system to a large fuse position.
2006-06-26 10:02:55 · answer #4 · answered by The Professor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait, I'm confused. Did you blow the fuses or did they blow themselves? Either way, if you and the fuses are adults and Okay with it, how dare you be ashamed. Did we learn NOTHING from the sexual revolution???
2006-06-26 10:02:09 · answer #5 · answered by slimjim2501 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You either have a hot wire grounded or your fuse is to small to carry the load. check your amperage. then use the proper size fuse for that application.
2006-06-26 10:48:24 · answer #6 · answered by ralph d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your ground wire on the frame of your car? It matters where you put that thing, coz you will blow fuses all of the time if your system is not grounded properly.
2006-06-26 10:01:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is that blowning fuse and it a short of some type i bet
2006-06-26 10:00:10 · answer #8 · answered by thomas a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
polarity,wrong size fuse or breaker,a dead short
2006-06-26 10:22:18 · answer #9 · answered by jim w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
watch out baby it's over Lood or short circuit, both are not good.
2006-06-26 10:04:42 · answer #10 · answered by lucky s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋