Hooked up new stereo with 12"sub and a pretty large amp and also added (2) 6x9's and (4) tweeters. All's good for a while. Then...dashboard lights go, power release for trunk, cigarette lighter. Replace fuse or fuses, all good again......for a while. Then same crap........what is going on with my car a.k.a. Carrie! lol!
2007-02-12 14:55:34 · 5 answers · asked by Chris's Mom 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
I only have one wire going to the battery. Not sure where the other wire is at. I purchased a capasitor, but was told I didn't really need it, still have it though. I was also told bump up to a larger amped fuse, then told today def. don't do that. What a mess! Called audio store, they wanted 275.00 just to wire up the crap I already have. Single Mom of 3.......that ain't gonna cut it!
2007-02-12 15:42:29 · update #1
Please tell me you have your system, or at least the amp, running directly to the battery and not through your existing electrical system?
If you have it directly to the battery, there should not be any fuses blowing, which leads me to believe that you have it wired into your existing wiring. BAD NEWS ! That's all I have to say. You're lucky fuses are your only problem, and that the car hasn't went up in flames yet.
2007-02-12 15:06:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fuse at the battery should be around 10% above the fuse on the amplifier. The lights dimming is a key problem here. the lower the voltage, the higher the amperage. The alternator charges around 14 volts.. the lights dim around 10 volts. 14 volts x 40 amps = 560 watts 10 volts x 56 amps = 560 watts when the voltage drops, there is a spike in amperage. This is probably what is blowing the fuse. A better battery such as an optima yellow top would be a good first upgrade.
2016-05-24 03:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would probably be best to wire in another fuse strait from the battery. that way your not sharing a fuse with any other devices. also it sounds lake you have a pretty power intense system so you should consider installing a compasator. that will help relieve the strain on the other systems.
2007-02-12 15:03:30 · answer #3 · answered by jedidiaha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you pinched a hot wire, or, you don't have enough fuse protection for the added load on the circuit you tapped into.
2007-02-12 15:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a loose ground or power shorting to ground. Check all your connections.
Could also be drawing more than the circuit can handle. Hook up a meter if you have access to one and check how much your kicking system draws.
Good Luck
2007-02-12 14:59:48 · answer #5 · answered by RepoMan18 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋