Amp Installation

[cemcintosh]

Ok, if anyone can help me i woudl greatly appreciate it. How do i connect an amp to the battery terminal? I need to know how to get the wires from the battery back into the cabin of the car. I can wire everything else, and have everything i need, just need to get the power from the battery and I'm all set. so if you could please email me at cemcintosh@hotmail.com I would really appreciate it.

[-=deathtrap-mx3=-]

ok, all you need is a drill. drill a hole into your firewall and then(this isn't a must, but a good thing to do) get a gromet(a little rubber piece that will line it. that way ur power cable won't grind through the coating and start a fire. just string ur pwr cable from the battery to the cabin through the hole. if you need anything else answered just email me at: atomicbanana@hotmail.com<P>------------------<BR>93 MX-3

[-=deathtrap-mx3=-]

oh, to get the wire on the terminal, you need a little washer-type metal end on your power cable. radioshack carries them. then just take the terminal off and place the line in.<P>------------------<BR>93 MX-3

[nolamx3]

before you go drilling holes look on your firewall from the engine compartment. There should be a rubber gromet about 4-5 inches down. Remove it drill a hole in it and thread your wire through the gromet and reinstall.

[nolamx3]

I forgot use a coat hanger through the hole to locate it under the dash, there is already i slit in the insulation. Disconect the battery so you don't short anything with the hanger.<BR>

[VizualXTC]

Remember to put a fuse in the engine compartment. There should be about 12" of wire from the battery to the fuse. Otherwise you will destroy your amp if you get a surge of power.

[Spetznaz]

You can run the power cable through your fire wall by using the pre-existing holes. And yes, you should have your fuse within 12" of your battery. It's not a must(but recommended) for non-comp systems, but it looks good, makes it easier to change fuses and if you decide to go comp, it's already done.