amp getting hot!

[CrazyKenKid 64]

i have both my amps (t40001bd and t8004) grounded using a distrobution block ... it goes from two 0 gauge to a single 0 gauge ... the grounds are roughly 5 ft long each and they connect into the single 0 which is a little less than a foot ... is this alright?

ground are normally suppose to be under 3ft. unless you have a direct run from the front battery

if you connect it right to the battery how long can they be? (unlimited?)

[Lucky 76 5]

cant get any hookups lol ... need to order in quanities for small items that are less than like 500 (idk the exact amount) ... found out that it is most likely a power issue ... i checked it with the ipod and getting the same temp as the h/u ... believe it or not grounding to the harness is not the same according to pioneer as the chasis ... that is why they put the fork terminal on the end of the ground ... it obviously makes a difference and it has happened to a lot of people ... i have also put in a sony h/u to test and did not get any noise

[CrazyKenKid 64]

did you ground the sony to the chassie or to the harness? b/c if it is recommenedi i will jsut ground to the chassis from now on.

[jcarter1885 995]

yeah i got rid of my pioneer headunit and it was the best thing that happen to me. get a kenwood xcelon, alpine, eclipse, clarion or jvc

Edited July 9, 2009 by jay-cee

[CrazyKenKid 64]

my next install will be kenwood flip out 7inch monitor excelon! should i ground this one to the chassis or to the harness?

[jcarter1885 995]

i ground my radio's to the chassis from now on to eliminate any issues

[CrazyKenKid 64]

i will be doing that also! fuxk the harness lol!! killed my damn h/u

hey is there is a way to replace that pico fuse? or does it HAVE to be sent in?

[Lucky 76 5]

i am debating on which double din to buy ... i dont know which one to get as far as features, sound quality, and gps goes ... i am debating between the alpine IVA-W505/P1 or the pioneer avic-z110bt

[CrazyKenKid 64]

go alpine! lol steer clear of pioneers llol haven't you learned your lessson yet? lo!!!!

[Lucky 76 5]

the pico fuse is the size of an eyelash so good luck and costs something like $200 to have repaired ... you can ground the rcas as a band aid fix and it will get rid of some of the noises

[jcarter1885 995]

haha i guess not

[Lucky 76 5]

i have heard nothing but good from pioneer accept for this ... the new pioneer is looking very promising with built in ipod sound reconstruction sofware

[CrazyKenKid 64]

well i am not going to be replacing it! plus i already did the band aid fix and i still got the cut lol!!! also it is 80$ to fix by poineer! or that is what i have been reading!!!

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Are you talking about grounding the chassis of the HU or grounding the HU to the vehicle chassis instead of the stock wire harness ground? IF it's the latter, then I apologize as that is what is best. I misunderstood your type.

[CrazyKenKid 64]

i was talking about grounding the H/U to the chassis instead of the wiring harness!

[Duran 387]

Why are you talking about your HU when it's your electrical system, or lack of an electrical system that is causing all your problems?

[Lucky 76 5]

Why are you talking about your HU when it's your electrical system, or lack of an electrical system that is causing all your problems?

because we know what the problem is now and now we are just getting off topic

[sostl 1]

Why are you talking about your HU when it's your electrical system, or lack of an electrical system that is causing all your problems?

because we know what the problem is now and now we are just getting off topic

whats the problem?

[Lucky 76 5]

Why are you talking about your HU when it's your electrical system, or lack of an electrical system that is causing all your problems?

because we know what the problem is now and now we are just getting off topic

whats the problem?

my charging system cannot keep up with the amps ... the voltage drops are causing the amps to work too hard ... also the t40001bd is a unique amp in itself and can get pretty hot according to rockford ... i did testing and the temp is not as bad as i thought at 0 volume (approx 95 on the output side and 91 on the input side) during all tests