Why is my amp wire melting?
Interms of what causes a fuse to melt on a car amp is usually due to poor non secure connections from the power wire terminals that are inline with the actual fuse holder itself. For example, if you use a 500 watt cheap kit on a power hungry 1000 watt amp it is going to causes problems either way.
Can amp wires go bad?
CarAudio.com Veteran And no the wire itself will not “go bad” short of any physical damage caused by install or daily wear and tear.
What wire turns on the amp?
The turn-on wire (also called the remote wire) is located behind the stereo. On aftermarket stereos, it’s usually a blue and white wire. The remote wire will “tell” your amplifier to turn on whenever the stereo is powered up (usually, whenever the vehicle is turned on).
What would cause a wire to melt?
Incorrect wiring can cause wired connections to melt. Short circuits occur when a live wire comes into direct contact with a neutral wire. If this happens, a fuse generally blows, cutting the electrical supply before an electrical connection melts.
What kind of wire does an amp gauge use?
The AMP gauge wiring passed through the “firewall bulkhead connector,” where standard, .250 inch wide, male/female flat blade connectors were used. (This connection is shown in Diagram A.) These terminals were reliable with circuits of much less current flow, as with turn signal, clearance lights, and temp or fuel gauges.
What was the amp gauge on a Dodge truck?
In summary, the AMP gauge and related wiring found in Dodge trucks of the sixties and seventies period was built with a recipe for failure. A 70amp alternator supporting powerful electrical accessories was typical equipment by 1979, and the load was too much for the method of wiring construction used.
What was the problem with the amp gauge?
The AMP gauge circuit wiring had to deliver electrical current used by the entire electrical system, plus handle current to recharge the battery. The problem was that current load and the alternator output rating was a large amount by the end of the ‘70’s.
Incorrect wiring can cause wired connections to melt. Short circuits occur when a live wire comes into direct contact with a neutral wire. If this happens, a fuse generally blows, cutting the electrical supply before an electrical connection melts.
The AMP gauge wiring passed through the “firewall bulkhead connector,” where standard, .250 inch wide, male/female flat blade connectors were used. (This connection is shown in Diagram A.) These terminals were reliable with circuits of much less current flow, as with turn signal, clearance lights, and temp or fuel gauges.
In summary, the AMP gauge and related wiring found in Dodge trucks of the sixties and seventies period was built with a recipe for failure. A 70amp alternator supporting powerful electrical accessories was typical equipment by 1979, and the load was too much for the method of wiring construction used.
The AMP gauge circuit wiring had to deliver electrical current used by the entire electrical system, plus handle current to recharge the battery. The problem was that current load and the alternator output rating was a large amount by the end of the ‘70’s.