Mikey Bates Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 So i recent got some 1/0 knukoncepts wire, and some tsunami terminals. . . my only problem is after i installed everything, my car wouldnt start. if i hold the old wires on, then it starts. . . should i take off the old wire? (i left them connected and disconnected from battery, but had the 1/0 fromthe exact same spot to the bat so idk whats the problem) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07denali Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 It should work with your factory wires in place. That's how mine is now but I plan to remove all the factory wires soon. Make sure all your connections are good, your grounds are on sanded metal, and make sure your batt terminals are on tight. My truck didn't start once bc I didn't have the negative terminal on all the way. Quote Vehicle: 2007 GMC Denali Headunit: Pioneer AVH-8400BH Sub Amp: Rockford Fosgate T-1500bdcp Sub: Ascendant Audio Havoc 12" Electrical: Big 3, Dual Batteries, Stock 160-amp alternator Wiring: RF 0 gauge Box: Custom built 1.89^3 net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Did your Big3 include a run to the starter? By removing the old wire you probly disconnected the starter. Leave the old wires connected. More wire never hurts! Quote This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crandis16 Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 ummmmmm you idk man. batt positive to alt, batt neg to ground, block to neg would a short in the wires cause this to happen? does it just stop or does it spark when you try to do it Quote My Red zx2 Build Log My Black zx2 Build Log My Red zx2 UBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crandis16 Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 oh, old wires should stay on for sure Quote My Red zx2 Build Log My Black zx2 Build Log My Red zx2 UBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07denali Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Did your Big3 include a run to the starter? By removing the old wire you probly disconnected the starter. Leave the old wires connected. More wire never hurts! I agree. I think you might not have replaced the starter wire. Quote Vehicle: 2007 GMC Denali Headunit: Pioneer AVH-8400BH Sub Amp: Rockford Fosgate T-1500bdcp Sub: Ascendant Audio Havoc 12" Electrical: Big 3, Dual Batteries, Stock 160-amp alternator Wiring: RF 0 gauge Box: Custom built 1.89^3 net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crandis16 Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 I left all stock wires when I installed the big 3. did you do a run from the starter to where ever? Quote My Red zx2 Build Log My Black zx2 Build Log My Red zx2 UBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Bates Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 it just makes one click sound (cant pinpoint when in the car haha) so maybe it is the starter. . originally there was bet to engine. bat to chassis, bat to alt, and pos of bat to some fuse box. the ones i put back after big 3 are engine to bat and the wierd fuse block one. so im gonna see whihch one it needs (prob the fuse block thing0 and go from there. . . aside the fact. i still notice bad light dimming. id what amp is putting out a 2 ohms (american bass hd 3500) its 1600rms at 1 ohm but its at 2 right now. . . new sub this weekend will be at 1 ohm. will that make it worse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07denali Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Probably. What's your electrical look like? Quote Vehicle: 2007 GMC Denali Headunit: Pioneer AVH-8400BH Sub Amp: Rockford Fosgate T-1500bdcp Sub: Ascendant Audio Havoc 12" Electrical: Big 3, Dual Batteries, Stock 160-amp alternator Wiring: RF 0 gauge Box: Custom built 1.89^3 net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooTxBeeR Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) I would put any money down that your power wire off the battery has a wire harness that splits to different places. When I did my Big 3 my pos wire has that, it goes into a wire harness and splits to a few different places. So I just ripped up that permanent battery terminal and drilled a whole on the side so I could fit it into my new terminal. From there I removed all the stock grounds and just replaced them since I know where they started and ended. That was the key to why I kept the pos, I didn't know where it all went, nor did I want to find out. Also for my car, there is a part off the pos harness that goes into the fuse block, so I had to keep it. Edit: The top wire off my pos is the old pos wire, you can actually see it has a few wires there going into it. Edited July 4, 2012 by RooTxBeeR Quote On 11/20/2012 at 8:54 PM, AMI CUSTOMS said: Turned mine up today at a light, guy next to me his steering wheel started moving and he looked over at me like I was a magician lol. On 5/9/2012 at 8:45 PM, skittlesRgood said: fuck the plating. look at what the main metal used is. you could buy unicorn blood plated terminals but if its just covering up dog shit, whats the point On 4/10/2013 at 12:26 PM, mrd6 said: I'll admit, half way through sanding that fiberglass in the rain and cold while I was all itchy I was definitely starting to question why i was doing this haha Soon To Be '04 Ford Escape US Alternator 280A Hairpin D4800 Under the Hood (6) XP3000's in Rear 1/0 SHCA & XS Power 4 runs to back TORK2 kit from Tony @ CE Auto Supply Pioneer DEH-80PRS DD AW6.5 (2) per door *Tweeter Unkown* DD SS4a & C3d (2) SCV4000 @ .5Ohm (2) 15" Sundown Zv5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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