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dave86hatch
03-18-2003, 10:09 PM
Well, I just installed an amp I got from my friend in my 86 hatchback. Its only 100 watts but hey it was like 15 bucks and I like installing things. Anyways, I hooked up the power and ground with 12 gauge wire, hooked up the wire to the anntenna lead, and hooked up the RCA cables. But for some reason when I turn it up and unplug the amp I can't hear a difference. The amps power light is on but nothing happening. I was just wondering if anyone can help me, i'm getting quite frustrated. THANKYOU!
AccordEpicenter
03-18-2003, 11:05 PM
Are you sure the amp gains are turned up high enough? Also the power light might be on but did you hook up the remote wire correctly? Where did you put your ground? Usually under one of the rear shock tower nuts is a great ground. What kind of amp is it anyways?
shepherd79
03-19-2003, 03:55 AM
make sure the remote wire is not loosen up.
check your gain controls.
who made the amp? what is the model?
88 Accord DX
03-19-2003, 06:04 AM
what woofers/speakers do you have it connected to???

you DO have it connected to somthing right???
goldyaccord
03-19-2003, 03:23 PM
Three things....

Amp is fried..
speakers arnt hooked up..
Gain isnt turned up.

I dunno what else..
dXsquared
03-19-2003, 03:35 PM
are the woofers moving??

Travis
dave86hatch
03-19-2003, 03:52 PM
Wow, I appreciate all of the help, you guys are awesome. Well i'm pretty sure I missed the step of hooking up the speakers. I was under the impression only the RCA cables were neccessary. I kinda figured that couldnt' be right, but give me a break if thats really stupid. I 'm new to audio. Its a rockford fosgate amp. I'm only using it to power the four 6.5's. No subs until I can afford a higher wattage amp.

SO...Do I just hook speaker wire from the speaker to the amp where it plugs in?

THANKYOU!
socal3rdgen
03-19-2003, 03:57 PM
your going to want a 4 channel amp to power all 4 speakers in your car.
dXsquared
03-19-2003, 03:57 PM
yah....thats all... it should work ffine after... make shur you turn the gains/levels to half then turn it up till it distorts... like at 3/4 deck volume

Travis
goldyaccord
03-19-2003, 03:57 PM
Yep. make sure that + - go to the right terminal...

;) arggh! You beat me travis!
dXsquared
03-19-2003, 04:01 PM
2FST4U:pimp:
Travis
86hatchbackLXi
03-19-2003, 05:39 PM
is this amp even enough to power four channels??? what kind of amp is it?????
dave86hatch
03-19-2003, 08:18 PM
Its a 100 watt Rockford Fosgate amp. But screw it, i'm just gonna find a 4-channel amp with more power. Then subs eventually. By the way, just curious, what is the other way to hook up an amp that they say gives worse quality sound?
thanks
88 Accord DX
03-20-2003, 05:52 AM
you can bridge it which would be the plus from one channel and the minus from another channel.
dave86hatch
03-20-2003, 05:05 PM
If I was to bridge it then all the power would go to the one speaker right. That would be good if I had maybe one sub, but I think I will just run maybe the two front speakers. Or the back, i'm not sure. I have really nice speakers in the front.thanks