SPLVan Posted May 13, 2011 Report Posted May 13, 2011 I just got my new volt meter. it works great hooked up to the positive and negative terminals on the amp. but it stays on when the car's ignition is off. the amp/headunit is all off. but the volt meter is still on. how do i fix it/where do i wire it to. sorry for the noob question Quote 1999 Dodge Caravan [TrashMobile] 8ga Power/Ground AudioPipe APSM-1300 (subs) Scosche 550 (mids/highs) Boss 735UA Headunit (2)Hifonics HFi12D4 Still Under Major Construction.. My Build
Supercharged DCs Posted May 13, 2011 Report Posted May 13, 2011 I believe you can wire the positive on the volt meter to the remote wire, but if I'm wrong, just get a toggle switch Quote Bassless once again. Can't seem to keep a system for more than a few weeks Saving for a '06 Nissan 350z, look for build around June 2012.
blownengine Posted May 13, 2011 Report Posted May 13, 2011 What volt meter did you buy? Im assuming it only has positive and negative but no remote? Without the remote it will stay on 24/7. Quote 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT (Yea its got a Hemi)Alpine CDA-105KnuKonceptz 0ga CCA Big 3 with Yellow Top 15" SoundQubed HDC3DC Audio 1.2K (Bass)Pioneer 6x9's (Front)Pioneer 6.5's (Rear)Kicker 3.5's (Dash)Sony amp on the highs. (Hey it was free)
TeejayBee Posted May 13, 2011 Report Posted May 13, 2011 dont wire it to the remote turn on that wont tell you the right voltage lol youll see like 2-4v Quote
Supercharged DCs Posted May 13, 2011 Report Posted May 13, 2011 Is there a way to wire it so it only sees power when the truck is on then? Quote Bassless once again. Can't seem to keep a system for more than a few weeks Saving for a '06 Nissan 350z, look for build around June 2012.
Supercharged DCs Posted May 13, 2011 Report Posted May 13, 2011 Oh okay teejaybee, my bad. Just get a toggle switch and mount it on your dash somewhere. That should work it's what I'm gonna have to do when I hook mine up. Lucky for me, I already have an extra toggle switch not wired to any accessory Quote Bassless once again. Can't seem to keep a system for more than a few weeks Saving for a '06 Nissan 350z, look for build around June 2012.
blownengine Posted May 13, 2011 Report Posted May 13, 2011 Toggle. Or a relay. Relay would be easier. No way to forget to turn it off. Quote 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT (Yea its got a Hemi)Alpine CDA-105KnuKonceptz 0ga CCA Big 3 with Yellow Top 15" SoundQubed HDC3DC Audio 1.2K (Bass)Pioneer 6x9's (Front)Pioneer 6.5's (Rear)Kicker 3.5's (Dash)Sony amp on the highs. (Hey it was free)
SPLVan Posted May 13, 2011 Author Report Posted May 13, 2011 i bought some cheap ebay $11 one. its only got a positive and negative wire. i tried wiring the positive to the remote and i got like 9v LOL. i guess its time for a toggle. maybe if i get ambitious ill get one of these illuminated ones Quote 1999 Dodge Caravan [TrashMobile] 8ga Power/Ground AudioPipe APSM-1300 (subs) Scosche 550 (mids/highs) Boss 735UA Headunit (2)Hifonics HFi12D4 Still Under Major Construction.. My Build
TeejayBee Posted May 13, 2011 Report Posted May 13, 2011 lol its fine just letting you know the op woulda shit himself trying to figure it out prolly. Quote
Supercharged DCs Posted May 13, 2011 Report Posted May 13, 2011 I understand. I believe I have the same meter as OP. Kinda threadjacking, but does this make sense? I got my meter in a few days ago. I hooked it up like op, and it came on. But the amp seemed to push less power. It wasn't getting nearly as loud, and when I unplugged it, it got loud again. Quote Bassless once again. Can't seem to keep a system for more than a few weeks Saving for a '06 Nissan 350z, look for build around June 2012.
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