sorry if this is a repost, but i found this on HAN, and i think it could really help out a lot of newbies trying to install their first amp.

 

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while i'm sure this pic may seem helpful but theres more than a few steps that aren't given. for example: It doesn't clearly specify which terminals on your amp you connect your power, remote turn on, and ground to. The remote turn on isnt clear either. sure its blue and it goes from the HU to the amp but it does not tell you which wire in the harness to connect to. I also think the fusing for the power wire is slightly misleading. according to that diagram you just have to put it inline anywhere you want when infact it should be as close to the battery as possible.

 

i agree, you're right, but at least it gives a basic visual idea. i still think it's helpful. i never saw it until i had already installed several systems.

 

if you dont know that much you shouldn't be installing amps anyway.

 

Unfortunately you aren't born knowing this.

It's a great way to get the concept. But it needs a short explanation.

Also, I think 4 should happen before 3.

Why don't you make your post useful by changing the title to "amp diagram" or something? When someone searches for this information, they aren't going to search for "this pic should be a sticky".

 

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The order in which you connect power and ground does not matter unless you're a tard and doing it while the fuse in and there is power present. now if you are a tard and are doing it with the power on then i would connect the ground first.

 

i figured a mod could repost in a sticky anyway, but you're right. in general, i do try to title my posts so that they will be easy to find in a search.