Installing an AMP w/ existing fuse block
August 11th, 2010, 12:52 AM
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Installing an AMP w/ existing fuse block
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I have a 02 S-10 and I want to install an aftermarket amplifier. It’s a small amp that only requires a 20AMP fuse. I noticed (on the door jam fuse block) there’s an unused fuse socket labeled “AMPF 25A” however, on close inspection there appears to be a metal “pin” on one side of the fuse socket, the other is left blank. (my truck didnt come with an amplifier) If I wanted to tap into this fuse socket for my amplifier what would I have to do? Is it possible to install a pin in the fuse block and run a wire?
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What are your thoughts? thanks for tanking the time to read/post!
This is my first post, so here goes...<O
</OI have a 02 S-10 and I want to install an aftermarket amplifier. It’s a small amp that only requires a 20AMP fuse. I noticed (on the door jam fuse block) there’s an unused fuse socket labeled “AMPF 25A” however, on close inspection there appears to be a metal “pin” on one side of the fuse socket, the other is left blank. (my truck didnt come with an amplifier) If I wanted to tap into this fuse socket for my amplifier what would I have to do? Is it possible to install a pin in the fuse block and run a wire?
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</OWhat are your thoughts? thanks for tanking the time to read/post!
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August 12th, 2010, 12:10 AM
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Ok, using the stock fuse block may not be the best idea...I’m installing a Boss CX250 amplifier (20A) and a Cobra CPI480 400Watt PWR Inverter (approx. 40A) I’m considering running a 6 gauge cable just under 10’ to my cab, then branch off some 8 gauge feeders to the amp (about 9’) and the inverter (about 5’). Will my amp pickup any interference from the inverter? And how could I wire up my Inverter to only run when the “ignition is hot”?<O
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Ok, using the stock fuse block may not be the best idea...I’m installing a Boss CX250 amplifier (20A) and a Cobra CPI480 400Watt PWR Inverter (approx. 40A) I’m considering running a 6 gauge cable just under 10’ to my cab, then branch off some 8 gauge feeders to the amp (about 9’) and the inverter (about 5’). Will my amp pickup any interference from the inverter? And how could I wire up my Inverter to only run when the “ignition is hot”?<O
></O>Thanks
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