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Amp problem

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spud1973
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04-05-2018, 11:39 AM
#1
Hope someone can help I have got a kenwood amp and alpine sub now when the eninge is off it all works fine and dandy. But when the engine is started the sub starts thumping no music playing it just thumps on its own accord.
I have used a autoleads 750w power leads.
Now what I think I have done is earthed it out in the wrong place under one of the luggage strap loops.
Any ideas on a better earthing point please tell me
Thanks Pete
spud1973
04-05-2018, 11:39 AM #1

Hope someone can help I have got a kenwood amp and alpine sub now when the eninge is off it all works fine and dandy. But when the engine is started the sub starts thumping no music playing it just thumps on its own accord.
I have used a autoleads 750w power leads.
Now what I think I have done is earthed it out in the wrong place under one of the luggage strap loops.
Any ideas on a better earthing point please tell me
Thanks Pete

is300_dino
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04-05-2018, 12:51 PM
#2
it needs to be earthed onto the chassis most people use the rear light fixings to do this

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is300_dino
04-05-2018, 12:51 PM #2

it needs to be earthed onto the chassis most people use the rear light fixings to do this


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Dark Samurai
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04-05-2018, 12:56 PM
#3
Those hook up points are on Chassis though?

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Dark Samurai
04-05-2018, 12:56 PM #3

Those hook up points are on Chassis though?


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ormi
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04-05-2018, 01:05 PM
#4
oli is right matey any metal on the car as long as its not rubber mounted can be used as an earth....
just check all your connections mate from your fuse to your remote also the earth both ends

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ormi
04-05-2018, 01:05 PM #4

oli is right matey any metal on the car as long as its not rubber mounted can be used as an earth....
just check all your connections mate from your fuse to your remote also the earth both ends


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Dark Samurai
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04-05-2018, 01:19 PM
#5
ormi oli is right matey any metal on the car as long as its not rubber mounted can be used as an earth....
just check all your connections mate from your fuse to your remote also the earth both ends

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Dark Samurai
04-05-2018, 01:19 PM #5

ormi oli is right matey any metal on the car as long as its not rubber mounted can be used as an earth....
just check all your connections mate from your fuse to your remote also the earth both ends

For the first time in my life Smile


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toxo
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04-05-2018, 01:50 PM
#6
It could be a bad earth somewhere else causing the problem, once you're happy that the wiring to the amp and stereo are spot on, if the problem persists then check out the engine ground straps and the other big wires (alternator, battery etc).
toxo
04-05-2018, 01:50 PM #6

It could be a bad earth somewhere else causing the problem, once you're happy that the wiring to the amp and stereo are spot on, if the problem persists then check out the engine ground straps and the other big wires (alternator, battery etc).

spud1973
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04-05-2018, 02:09 PM
#7
Thanx guys will check every earth im sure thats what it is when the tunes are playing it thumps hard. As I said it when there is no music and the head unit is on also if im driving and use the brakes or indicate it does it. Weird as all the systems ive wired into my other various cars have never done this.
spud1973
04-05-2018, 02:09 PM #7

Thanx guys will check every earth im sure thats what it is when the tunes are playing it thumps hard. As I said it when there is no music and the head unit is on also if im driving and use the brakes or indicate it does it. Weird as all the systems ive wired into my other various cars have never done this.

spud1973
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08-05-2018, 08:31 AM
#8
All sorted made the earth better and turne the amp down a little and hey presto. Cheers guys for the help:biggrin:
spud1973
08-05-2018, 08:31 AM #8

All sorted made the earth better and turne the amp down a little and hey presto. Cheers guys for the help:biggrin:

FirebirdPhil
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08-05-2018, 10:26 AM
#9
My post was going to say remove paint from the farthing point, as you have sorted it well done!!

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FirebirdPhil
08-05-2018, 10:26 AM #9

My post was going to say remove paint from the farthing point, as you have sorted it well done!!


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spud1973
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08-05-2018, 12:20 PM
#10
Again thanks for the help guys I have give each one of you +1 rep
spud1973
08-05-2018, 12:20 PM #10

Again thanks for the help guys I have give each one of you +1 rep

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