HunterJohnson Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 dmm on the fuse holder by its self and check resistance dmm on the wire by it's self narrow it down to which is the problem. Then change the fuse holder completely or the wire. Quote Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakerman Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Like stated before, I've changed the fuse holder, several times. Still same problem. The only thing I haven't done was bypass the fuse and just use the wire. And I did not want to do this because the guy who has the system is real inexperienced, and tends to try to work on shit himself. I take out fuse, he cuts a wire, truck burns up and its my fault because i wired it up. But, next time he comes by, I will just bypass the fuse temp. and see what kinda voltage I am getting. If its still the 1.6v then there is something wrong with that wire...I will just donate some of mine to the cause and get him beating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1996BLKBauer Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 That is some weird shit. usually if you have a break in a wire you loose all of the voltage, and have no continuity. I just want to know where the 11.9 Volts is going. If I where you I would just replace the wire, because since you already replaced the fuses, and fuse holders, you have pretty much ruled that out. is there any cuts abrasions, or burns in the wire that would allow it to short out, or possibly melt? Because if the wire somehow got smaller due to it burning away, or being cut, then that might be your problem. although you should still get voltage through it, just not as many amps. Quote 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 AWD So far with the Ford/JBL Stock Stereo system, Alpine System coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 That is some weird shit. usually if you have a break in a wire you loose all of the voltage, and have no continuity. I just want to know where the 11.9 Volts is going. If I where you I would just replace the wire, because since you already replaced the fuses, and fuse holders, you have pretty much ruled that out. is there any cuts abrasions, or burns in the wire that would allow it to short out, or possibly melt? Because if the wire somehow got smaller due to it burning away, or being cut, then that might be your problem. although you should still get voltage through it, just not as many amps. it doesnt matter. ITs immediately after the fuse. my guess is that there is corrosion out the ass on the end of the wire and it is failing to conduct any electricity. none of my questions were answered though so I can just speculate Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1996BLKBauer Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 That is some weird shit. usually if you have a break in a wire you loose all of the voltage, and have no continuity. I just want to know where the 11.9 Volts is going. If I where you I would just replace the wire, because since you already replaced the fuses, and fuse holders, you have pretty much ruled that out. is there any cuts abrasions, or burns in the wire that would allow it to short out, or possibly melt? Because if the wire somehow got smaller due to it burning away, or being cut, then that might be your problem. although you should still get voltage through it, just not as many amps. it doesnt matter. ITs immediately after the fuse. my guess is that there is corrosion out the ass on the end of the wire and it is failing to conduct any electricity. none of my questions were answered though so I can just speculate That would make sense. although corrosion would be pretty easy to spot, I would be surprised if OP missed that. Quote 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 AWD So far with the Ford/JBL Stock Stereo system, Alpine System coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarball Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 OP, did you ever figure this one out? Quote CURRENT SYSTEM: Alternator: Stock alt on mids/highs Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v Batteries: (2) XS D1400s Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks Headunit: 80-PRS Sub Amp: DC 5.0k Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal. Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4 Active Components: Mids RE XXX 6.5c Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar) Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab. Build Log If you do business with me please leave feedback here: FEEDBACK THREAD Highest Legal Score: 151.0 db Highest Musical 30 Second Average: 151.6 db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakerman Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 bypass the fuse holde rand link the two ends of wire together. what does the end of the wire look like? Is it ring terminals or a push block style? Any corrosion on the wire? Is it turning green? does he have a cap or anything in the back of the car? extra battery? I never tried bypassing the fuse, but I probably should have. The ends of the wires were all clean though...free of corrosion. And the first two fuse holders we used were ones where you just stick the stripped wire in and tighten down the screw, but the one we used from my ride were the kind that the wire has to have a ring terminal on the end. And there is no cap or extra batt in the back. Just wire, amp, and subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakerman Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 But to the guys reading, I never did figure it out. The guy who had this system came by one day while I was sleeping (I work night shift) and thats the last time I've seen him...even though he lives a block down the street. My guess is either he figured I fucked it up, or got someone else in town to get it working. Oh well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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