08-21-2005, 11:59 PM
While the power was out yesterday I decided to install my second amp. I've installed a single amp many times with absolutely no problem in many cars including my own. I've never put two in the same car, however, and I think maybe I need to do something differently, but I don't know what. I was planning on installing some 2 ga and putting a distribution block inside the car, but for the moment I just ran the wire right to the battery. The amp is 400w, and I'm using 8 ga cable. I have another amp, 340w, also on an 8 ga cable.
A little background info... I know the amp works. :P
The only wire I didn't run completely new was the remote and I figured I could just tap into the existing remote wire and it would work. Now when doing that, the amp I'm using to run my sub still turns on, but the new one doesn't. What could be the cause? A bad ground? And if so, how can I test it? Otherwise, do I need to install a special kinda wire splitter for the remote wire? Something like this:
![[Image: SWX12Y.jpg]](http://www.xscargo.com/images/products/mid/SWX12Y.jpg)
Let me know! Wanna fix it today if I can
A little background info... I know the amp works. :P
The only wire I didn't run completely new was the remote and I figured I could just tap into the existing remote wire and it would work. Now when doing that, the amp I'm using to run my sub still turns on, but the new one doesn't. What could be the cause? A bad ground? And if so, how can I test it? Otherwise, do I need to install a special kinda wire splitter for the remote wire? Something like this:
![[Image: SWX12Y.jpg]](http://www.xscargo.com/images/products/mid/SWX12Y.jpg)
Let me know! Wanna fix it today if I can
2000 Black ZX3
Blacked Out Head & Tail lights - APC Clear Turn Signals - 20% Tint All Round - K&N Filter - Cheap ass fogs that are brighter than my headlights - Clarion DXZ745MP - Jensen XA 4100 amp on Mobile Authority 200w 6x8's - Jensen 340w amp on a 12" Rockford Sub, custom enclosure - KYB GR2 Dampers - SHM Springs @ 1.5" - Brembo Cross Drilled Rotors w/ CVR Ceramic Pads - Silver Gauge Bezel - Focus Central 2-Piece Under Drive Pullies - 17 x 7 Rims by Fast Wheels mounted on 215/40/17's - Wings West W-Typ front lip - Coming Soon: Paint, Component Speakers (Spring 06)
Blacked Out Head & Tail lights - APC Clear Turn Signals - 20% Tint All Round - K&N Filter - Cheap ass fogs that are brighter than my headlights - Clarion DXZ745MP - Jensen XA 4100 amp on Mobile Authority 200w 6x8's - Jensen 340w amp on a 12" Rockford Sub, custom enclosure - KYB GR2 Dampers - SHM Springs @ 1.5" - Brembo Cross Drilled Rotors w/ CVR Ceramic Pads - Silver Gauge Bezel - Focus Central 2-Piece Under Drive Pullies - 17 x 7 Rims by Fast Wheels mounted on 215/40/17's - Wings West W-Typ front lip - Coming Soon: Paint, Component Speakers (Spring 06)