Twigz Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 (edited) Ok, I took the old amp out because it goes into Protect mode mmats DHC 1400.2 modded with capacitor we all know this. I hooked up the second amplifer and I have the fuse connected to the fuse holder, I have the ground wire connected to the amp, the power wire is not connected to the amp but is connected to the terminal, the speaker wires & remote wire is in. When I went to put the Power Wire 0 gauge into the terminal it sparked at me. This also happened when I had the power and ground in the amp and was putting the fuse in it also sparked. So, why the fuck is it sparking, and why cant I just have my system back I seriously don't wanna go back to the shop and be charged $45.00 for an amp install. This shit never happened with my fucking other car a 1997 Beretta, and Cavalier, ran off a 60 & 80A fuse, battery was under the hood, I took the fuse out of the holder, and I was fine putting the wires in the amp, was able to put fuse back in with no sparks and wah lah so why is this so difficult :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: here's pictures of the wireing. Basically what they did was took the 0 gauge wire, added a terminal, put the power wire into the amp, and connected it to left side of fuse holder bolt. They took more 0 gauge wire and connected that to the positive side of my battery under the trunk and connected that to the fuse holder. They took the Ground wire connected to the amp and I dunno where they grounded it but I edited my mistake it's not connected to the battery. I don't know please throw insults, noob attacks, w.e just put me out of my fucking misery and solve this for me the main issue is I can't get the Power wire inside the terminal without it sparking, and I'm afraid to take the fuse out cuz that involves metal, and since theirs current i'll get fucking shocked trying to unloosen the bolt so i just wanna shoot myself. the problems fixed, amps hooked up and subs wanging =) Edited March 14, 2008 by Twigz Quote Fear The Quack! Shot at 2007-08-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct_tape123 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 (edited) Its sparking because its sending power through the wire rapidly. Always happens when I replace a fuse. But just to be sure make sure the power wire is not getting cut or touching a ground ANYWHERE!!! You won't get shocked if you only are touching the positive side, just make sure you aren't touching metal(body of car, or frame) with the hand you are not using. I always put one hand behind my back to make sure I am not completing the circuit. Edited March 14, 2008 by duct_tape123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigz Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Its sparking because its sending power through the wire rapidly. Always happens when I replace a fuse. yah, but am i gonna get electricuted lmfao. that's my main concern. Also, when I put it into the terminal is my amp gonna blow? u know paranoid shit like that is going thru my head right now. I was also wondering I have to use an Allen wranch to loosen the terminal to get the wire in and tighten it, if I put the metal to metal will that cause a spark if the 0 gauge wire isnt in the terminal yet? i'm very paranoid right now. Quote Fear The Quack! Shot at 2007-08-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct_tape123 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 (edited) Take the fuses out of the amp just to make sure you don't blow them, or the amp. Edited March 14, 2008 by duct_tape123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigz Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Take the fuses out of the amp just to make sure you don't blow them, or the amp. it's a MMATS DHC 1400.2 I don't think it has fuses on the outside..... so it's safe for me to plug the 0 gauge wire into the terminal even when it sparks long as I don't touch anything metal and once it goes in, it should stop sparking? Quote Fear The Quack! Shot at 2007-08-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwright27 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 disconnect ground from amp. insert fuses plug ground back in. Quote 2006 F-150 4 DC XL M2 18's Walled Daily Driver XS Power 4 DC 3.5kw Team DC Team S.P.L. Lot of Audio Technix and 1/0 DC Audio Dealer American Bass Dealer XS Power Dealer Audio Technix Dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct_tape123 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I thought you were talking about power wire in a fuse holder under the hood. For power wire on amp do what dwright27 said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigz Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 disconnect ground from amp.insert fuses plug ground back in. I was thinking that =). I figured if I kept the power wire inside the terminal and undid the ground it would stop the current right? the fuse is already inserted though with the cover on, and bolts on.... as long as the 0 gauge wire isnt connected to the terminal I can take the fuse out? all I want is the 0 gauge wire into the terminal :mad: that will complete my set up. i dont wanna die doing it though. Quote Fear The Quack! Shot at 2007-08-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigz Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 (edited) slim if ur reading this which I know u are, get back to me on pm and lemme know if u can drop by tommorrow. thanks for all the help guys i'm suprised so many viewers probally looking at me like a jack ass but I admit i'm probally the only car audio rookie on this site.... atleast I admit it =). so, some one type out step by step list for me to do 1st to last so I know what to do. The power wire is disconnected but connected to the fuse terminal and 200A fuse is in place. the ground is connected to the amp. Edited March 14, 2008 by Twigz Quote Fear The Quack! Shot at 2007-08-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct_tape123 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 1. Take fuse out of fuse holder. 2. Plug power wire in amp. 3. Replace fuse (may spark, but don't be a pussy,lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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