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<blockquote data-quote="DRBOOM" data-source="post: 8675152" data-attributes="member: 676005"><p>Depends where the wire is running to and from mate! :suave:</p><p></p><p>In case of power/ wires from the engine bay which has exposure to heat; :uhoh:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">use plastic conduit a bit larger then the power cable all the way in side the engine bay, and secure with cable ties; use correct lug connections and ensure the connections are secure;<br /> </li> </ul><p>In case of behind the head unit, speaker wires, and amplifier wires; :furious:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">ensure you apply solder, followed by heat shrink over to avoid short circuits; behind radio and to speaker terminals; use at least 14 - 16 gauge wire for installations;<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">use cable ties to tidy up wires behind the head unit so that wires and RCA's are all neat and secure;<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">ensure you use correct size power / ground distribution blocks from the battery to the amplifier(s);<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">ensure that all connections are safe during installation and no frayed wire is touching the other terminal;<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">check correct speaker / subwoofer connection to the speakers and the subwoofer input terminals;<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">check subwoofer input terminal to confirm strong connection;<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">secure your subwoofer box in the trunk area so that it does not move and hit your amplifier which could cause wires / ground to loosen;<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">remember, power travels from negative to positive, hence the 12v negative ground theory so make sure you have good grounding point;<br /> </li> </ul><p>Hope some of this suggestions are helpful in your case. :suave:</p><p></p><p>Cheers!</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]5395[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DRBOOM, post: 8675152, member: 676005"] Depends where the wire is running to and from mate! :suave: In case of power/ wires from the engine bay which has exposure to heat; :uhoh: [LIST][*]use plastic conduit a bit larger then the power cable all the way in side the engine bay, and secure with cable ties; use correct lug connections and ensure the connections are secure; [/LIST] In case of behind the head unit, speaker wires, and amplifier wires; :furious: [LIST][*]ensure you apply solder, followed by heat shrink over to avoid short circuits; behind radio and to speaker terminals; use at least 14 - 16 gauge wire for installations; [*]use cable ties to tidy up wires behind the head unit so that wires and RCA's are all neat and secure; [*]ensure you use correct size power / ground distribution blocks from the battery to the amplifier(s); [*]ensure that all connections are safe during installation and no frayed wire is touching the other terminal; [*]check correct speaker / subwoofer connection to the speakers and the subwoofer input terminals; [*]check subwoofer input terminal to confirm strong connection; [*]secure your subwoofer box in the trunk area so that it does not move and hit your amplifier which could cause wires / ground to loosen; [*]remember, power travels from negative to positive, hence the 12v negative ground theory so make sure you have good grounding point; [/LIST] Hope some of this suggestions are helpful in your case. :suave: Cheers! [ATTACH]5395._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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