Quick Amplifier Install Question
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From: The Dirty 530
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Renix I6
I've run the main Power(+) cable down the passenger side, but was wondering if I should run the remote wire with it?
Will the remote wire cause EM interference if I run it down the driver side with my RCA line, or is the remote wire just a quick on/off wire that does not carry constant voltage?
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Will the remote wire cause EM interference if I run it down the driver side with my RCA line, or is the remote wire just a quick on/off wire that does not carry constant voltage?
Thanks!
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From: Ohio
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 stock
The remote wire carries a +12V signal as long as the radio is powered up.
I ran all 3 wires together when I had my subs. With an RCA cable there is little interference due to the shielding.
I ran all 3 wires together when I had my subs. With an RCA cable there is little interference due to the shielding.
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From: EAFB, SD
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
good shielded cable shouldn't cause interference even with my cheapy kit i get no noise on mine and i ran it all together since i was to lazy to run it on both sides
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From: Oroville, CA
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
I guess I'm pretty lucky, I've installed a lot of stereo equipment in my lifetime, some of the installs were halfassed at best, and I have never had any weird buzzes or whines.
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From: The Dirty 530
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From: Utah
Year: 1999
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I've probably installed 20 amps in my day and always ran all three together. Never had an interference problem, also I pretty much always use the wal mart kits. Glad it worked out for ya.
I've done it both ways before. More often than not your noise issues will be ground related. I prefer to split them for my own sanity - I'd hate to rerun cables because I did something that I knew better of.
Ive done it seperatley on a Neon, Focus, Fusion, Malibu and some of my friends cars... never had a problem.
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From: Brooklyn, New york
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L (242 CID) I6 MPI (High Output)
You usually get line noise from having the ground incorrectly connected. Or if it's too long. Ground wires should never be longer than a couple ft.
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