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I have a punch 150 and all the fuses inside blew, so I jumped the fuse holders and my power wire gets "smoking" HOT. I am very new at this, please help!!!!!
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Posts: 2 | From: CARTHAGE,TEXAS USA | Registered: Aug 1999
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NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER Jump fuses! You have a serious problem somewhere! Pull those jumpers, find your problem, fix it, replace the fuses!
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Posts: 3120 | From: nowhere | Registered: May 1999
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Never jump fuses they are there for a reason. I have seen kids install stuff, blow fuses, and jump them, and have the car burn to the ground.....
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Posts: 289 | From: Howell, MI | Registered: May 1999
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more than likely, you have the power VERY CLOSE or TOUCHING the ground making the INSULATION VERY VERY HOT.... Trace where that wire goes, then put SPLIT LOOM tubing around it!!!
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First turn down your gains, then turn down you bass boost... Now what size of wire are you using it should be 8awg minimum... You should have a 50 amp fuse within 18" of your battery, and last NEVER jump internal fuses... The best you can hope for with that is your insurance company not finding out you installed a stereo in your car when they come to check the fire damage...
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Posts: 186 | From: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada | Registered: May 1999
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Sesh only one person asked what wire awg he is using. I will to put money on he is using factory wiring "that 20awg shit" And im in that boat DONT JUMP FUSES.
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Your power wire is not big enough, therefore trying to force way too much power through a small wire, which is expelled in heat. Excess is the rule here.
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Posts: 84 | From: Hagerstown, IN USA | Registered: Jun 1999
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Thanks for everyones replys and help, but come to find out, the transistor is bad in the amp.and is no longer manufactured by Fosgate. So, all I have now is a 15 lb. paperweight. Anyone interested? haha!! Thanks again! Jimbo
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Posts: 2 | From: CARTHAGE,TEXAS USA | Registered: Aug 1999
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