Every time I try to hook up my amp to my battery it sparks,and when i take it off the amp it does the same.
2007-12-24 11:06:07 · 4 answers · asked by wrek_out 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
Hook up the positive first and then the negative and make sure the amp is turned OFF before connecting or disconnecting it. When disconnecting, remove the negative lead first.
2007-12-24 11:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by mustanger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen this on most cars with large sound systems. It's because there is a capacitor in the amp storing the power. Just hook the battery back up and let the spark happen. I always make sure that the battery cables don't get hot just in case there may be something else wrong. I've seen way too many customers cars with the huge positive cables they have installed themselves, run through the front door weather strips by the door hinges, with no fuse in line at the battery. Just a matter of time before they have a melt down from the door rubbing through the cable! It's better to run the cable through the firewall at a grommet that is already there for a cable or wiring loom.
2007-12-24 19:34:06 · answer #2 · answered by thebax2006 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disconnect the ground negative to the amp. Hook the power positive lead first. then hook the ground negative to a good earth connection.
2007-12-24 19:17:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its complety normal, now dont be scared its okay, nuthin bad is going to happen to u or ur system, dont be scared it just 12 volts, i connect my car system all the time, sparks are normal
2007-12-24 21:17:45 · answer #4 · answered by teresa9669@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋