amp hook up

[firehawk1120]

Ok, so I'm not the most intelligent when it comes to radio installation. I figured out why my amp lost power, one of the connectors (power) lol broke off at the c clamp. I went to a radio place and they gave me an extention wire and a new c clamp to attach it with. My question is do I need to disconnect the battery before reattaching all the wires, or is it fine to connect with the car off?

I don't want to electrocute (sp?) myself or ruin anything else. Thanks.

[SamhainZ28]

i would disconnect the battery just to be safe, but im sure you would be okay if you didnt

[Knipps]

i'd disconnect it.. i went through a few fuses playing with some of the audio cables

[GP99GT]

yeah, disconnect the battery. make one slip with that and touch your ground, you can blow up something internally and tahts the end of your amp

[firehawk1120]

alright, CRAP, but alright... :)

[firehawk1120]

i think the amp is done. i rewired it and no power... CRAP

[camaro2you]

i think the amp is done. i rewired it and no power... CRAP

See class. i have a jbl amp for sale.

[firehawk1120]

I'm not sure what the problem is as soon as I get my check from the last home sale I'll take it to get evaluated. If they say I need an amp I'll let you know.

[IROCZman15]

make sure u have a gooooooood ground connection; in my ealry unexperienced days ive thought my amp was blown a few times, a nd it was just that the ground wire had loosened up . always dis-connnect the batt.. its a 1 min deal that can save u $ in fuses, and save ur amp if ur not running a fuse

[FBODS4EVER]

check the fuse in the amp