Mell Does a factory amp have a fuse?
Yes, there is one in engine compartment, it’s in a yellow holster inside fuse box, also one on driver side left side of dash, take off the panel and it should have diagram.
How do I know if my amp fuse is blown?
Remove the fuse from its holder. In some cases you may need a small screwdriver to unscrew the fuse holder cap. Look at the fuse wire. If there is a visible gap in the wire or a dark or metallic smear inside the glass then the fuse is blown and needs to be replaced.
What does the fuse do in an amp?
The fuse is in the amplifier to protect the amplifier’s circuit from tube failure and other extreme voltage issues! When the fuse blows, its not the fuse that’s actually bad. Obviously a blown fuse will no longer allow the amp to function… and that’s by design.
Why is my fuse blowing on my amp?
In most cases, an amplifier will blow fuses due to internal damage caused by the way it was installed. An amplifier that blows the main power fuse immediately after you turn it on or when the fuse is inserted into the fuse holder is usually damaged in its power supply or output section, and will require serviced.
Where are the fuses on a car amplifier?
A: A safe system will have the right fuses installed at each amplifier and also on the power cable by the battery. But if you’ve ever taken a peek at some multi-amp competition-style car audio systems, you may have noticed fuses at a third location — in a fuse block by the amps. Sure this hardware looks good, but is it necessary?
How big of a fuse do I need for an amp?
Some amps don’t come with onboard fuses — you have to find their fuse ratings in their owner’s manuals. If you’re installing two or more amplifiers, just add their fuse ratings together and install a fuse rated roughly equal to this sum. Generally, it’s better to go slightly higher than lower, but a margin of five amperes is acceptable.
What’s the best way to mount an amp in a car?
Under-seat mounting is space-efficient and keeps the amp hidden from view. It also lets you run shorter cables from your receiver. A trunk-mounted amp requires longer power and signal cables, but is safely hidden and closer to rear speakers and your subwoofer.
How does a fused distribution block work on an amp?
Often this is done with a fused distribution block, so each amp gets its power line fused as it’s split off from the main power cable. This makes it so that if one amp suffers a catastrophic short circuit, for instance, the damage will not spread to the other amps or your main power cable.