Recent content by wallop

Hi mate, Long time since I been on here lol... The fact the 'thumping' isn't present till you connect the RCA leads indicates the issue is before the amp.. Try removing the RCA leads from the Head Unit but connected to the amp, if the sub thumps the RCA leads are faulty... If the sub...

I can see no real issues with your wiring so far mate, the only change I would make is swapping the self tapping screw holding the amp earth for a nut washer & bolt.... The earthing of the alt & batt look fine, if there were any issue with regards ground loops system noise would be evident...

Possible causes of continued dimming; 1, New Batt/Chassis earth site --- Is it cleaned back to bare metal ??? 2, Amplifier Earth Site --- Ensure it is also cleaned back to bare metal & in a good location.... 3, Charge Circuit Inadequate --- Battery not big enough to cover extra load ...

Power Cap Power Cable The 'BIG THREE' 1, Battery -- Upgrade to Larger Capacity 2, Alternator -- Upgrade to Higher Output 3, Charge Circuit Wiring -- Upgrade all Charge Circuit wiring 'Kiddies Big Three' or number 3 'Charge Circuit Wiring' 1, Battery to Chassis Earth -- Upgrade or 'ADD TO'...

In simple terms; Larger cable cross sectional areas have lower resistance.... Shorter cable runs also have lower resistance.... So, longer cable runs require higher cross sectional area to keep resistance to a minimum.... So, shorter cable runs require lower cross sectional area to keep...

CAUTION; When working on a system you should pay heed to a few safety tips to avoid possible system damage; If any part of the boot power supply is to be disconnected, (Earth or Live), then always follow these easy steps to avoid possible head unit damage)..... 1, With system switched...

Background noise/Alternator whine.... To sort this you need to actually locate the source of the noise.... Is the noise only present with the engine running.... YES---Then its going to be a ground loop scenario, in 90% of cases its poor amplifier earthing thats the root cause...

If its a blown 'Earth Track', (common Pioneer issue), the interference will be present at all times whether the engine is running or not.... Alternator Whine can be caused by a number of issues, search for threads started by me, I think I covered it a while back... EDIT; Searched myself...

Found it... When starting the car always depress the clutch pedal, this reduces the load on the starting circuit.... Cable sizes; Batt to Fused Distribution Block--- 0awg Fused Distribution Block to Starter Motor--- 4awg minimum Alternator to Fused Distribution Block--- 4awg minimum...

Some interesting reading in this post.... When dealing with electrics there are usually 2 ways to do it, the adequate/safe route, or the performance route.... The current, (pun intended lol), electrical loom is designed with cost over safety in mind....So can be labelled as adequate.... I did...

That particular retailer is amongst the best with regards customer service, I would suggest you contact them by phone & have a word, by experience they won't sell it you if it won't do the job.....

If the amp shows a red protect light with the remote feed disconnected, (as stated in previous post), then its an amplifier fault...Simples...

That Vectra door, (not mine, pic simply used for ref), was covered using 'Second Skin' Damplifier Pro Matting then covered with 'Second Skin' Sludge.... It is all relative, some folks will spend £100+ deadening a door, some won't spend £100 deadening a full car.... The OP simply requires a...

Round & round we go.... A little common sense should be used to discern whether support is required or not.... In all cases any moving parts should be shielded from exposed adhesive backing, (obviously).... I usually use heavy polythene sheeting.... Using full length horizontal strips with a...

Depends on the size & shape of the hole being covered... In most cases simply covering the hole is fine, in some cases wire mesh can be used to add a little rigidity.... Where control rods pass through I use a piece of sponge, simply slice & slip over the rod where it passes through the...