JL Audio 1000/1 v1 amp melting wires problem

[Flip_one]

Every other wiring connection is in perfect condition

[islandpride684]

Talk about a tight fit, you know they make those gauge reducers...I would disconnect them shits ASAP...your power wire and ground wire are probably making out here and there...

[magillaru]

What Island said.....disconnect that NOW before that thing goes up in flames and get some reducers.

[diegoclass2010]

i had some jl audio amps that did the same thing, but it was my fault at the time, i was using 8 gauge wire and it would get too hot, but usually the real problem was my ground. i would never ground it correctly, meaning i would not use a bolt with a ring terminal or sand down the paint. i say check your ground, and get some 1/0 to 4 gauge reducers, that should fix it

[Flip_one]

So you guys think the reducers will fix the problem? I dont want to spend money on them and the wire will keep melting

[Flip_one]

I have a good ground for sure, I have a bolt and a nut and the paint sanded down.

[audiofanaticz]

well they wont hurt none..

Who knows what is potentially arching where inside there.

Plus they are only $19.00 for the pair.

http://www.droppinhzcaraudio.com/toolmaker-1-0-to-4ga-reducer-w-offset-pair/

[diegoclass2010]

if your positive on that. how tight is that screw that holds wire at the jl audio amp?/ reducers will just help so you know you have a good connection and its not touching one another . but if its tight already it wont really do nothing

[Flip_one]

I just ordered a pair of Stinger 0-4ga reducers, hopefully that fixes it

[islandpride684]

You need ones that are offset...

http://www.droppinhzcaraudio.com/toolmaker-1-0-to-4ga-reducer-w-offset-pair/