How to Run Power Wire Through the Firewall
The safe way to get amp power wire from the battery into the cabin, plus how to size and place the fuse so the whole run is protected.
Paul Galanos |
12 Volt How-To Guides – Tagged "how to"
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How to Fix Alternator Whine
Alternator whine is almost never the alternator. Two quick tests find where the noise gets in, and most of the fixes are free.
Paul Galanos |
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Capacitor vs Second Battery for Car Audio
Caps are cheap, but a battery stores thousands of times more usable energy. We show the math and how to wire a second battery the right way.
Paul Galanos |
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Factory Amp Bypass vs Integration Harness
Premium systems put a factory amp between your radio and speakers. Here is how we decide whether to bypass it, keep it, or use an interface.
Paul Galanos |
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How to Install a Backup Camera
Two connections do the whole job: video to the radio and power from the reverse light. We show the styles, the steps and how to keep a factory camera.
Paul Galanos |
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Why Headlights Dim When the Bass Hits (and How to Fix It)
Lights flicker with every bass note? We explain the voltage drop behind it and the fixes in order, from battery checks and the Big 3 to AGM batteries and alternators.
Paul Galanos |
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How to Add a Subwoofer to a Factory Radio
Keep your factory radio and add real bass. We cover powered subs, line output converters, wiring, remote turn-on and bass that fades with volume.
Paul Galanos |
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How to Install a Car Stereo
How we install a car stereo with no cutting, from dash kits and harness colors to testing and mounting.
Paul Galanos |
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How to Install Car Speakers
How we install car speakers, from finding your size and pulling the door panel to wiring, sealing and testing.
Paul Galanos |
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How to Install a Line Output Converter
How we add an amp to a factory radio with a line output converter, from finding the right speaker wires to setting the level.
Paul Galanos |
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How to Wire a 4-Channel Amp
How we wire a 4-channel amp to four speakers or two speakers and a sub, with inputs, polarity, bridging, crossovers and gains.
Paul Galanos |
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How to Wire Subwoofers: A Step-by-Step Guide
How we wire subwoofers in the bay: single and dual voice coils, series vs parallel, picking the final load, wire size, polarity and a meter check before power.
Paul Galanos |
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How to Do the Big 3 Upgrade: A Step-by-Step Guide
Three heavy wires that stop dimming lights and feed your amps. Here is how we do the Big 3 upgrade in the bay, from fusing to testing.
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