AMP problem

[90cb7tuner]

I'm haveing a problem getting power to my amp!!!! I have a pioneer GMX-522, I have the power wire connected, but the ground wire I have no idea where to run it?

Thanks,
Ronnie

[cleanjdm]

I'm haveing a problem getting power to my amp!!!! I have a pioneer GMX-522, I have the power wire connected, but the ground wire I have no idea where to run it?

Thanks,
Ronnie

alright, is the amp being placed in the trunk somewhere? you can ground it anywhere where theres bare metal, like under the cardboard back there. you will first need to sand away some of the finish for it to be bare, then drill a small hole and use a self-tapping scew. be sure to also use the correct gauge wire that the amp terminal accepts, such as 8 or 4 gauge.(not sure for your amp). also, use a ring terminal to crimp the wire into, then screw it down.

[90cb7tuner]

Yes I'm puttin the amp on the back seat!!!

[cleanjdm]

Yes I'm puttin the amp on the back seat!!!

oh, k then. i have one of my 4 channels there, i used the seat bracket bolt, on the side, towards the bottom. works perfectly

[90Haccord]

I used the bracket also to ground my 4gu. distro blocks. No problems here, just scrap the paint and sand it good for bare metal.

[angus67]

i grounded mine to the access for the fuel pump.

[gauge]

scratch off some paint on the metal in ur trunk and attach it to ur trunk

[gauge]

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[g7kobayashi]

Since you located the amp on the back seat,
choose a proper point which is nearest to it.
I'd recommend the bolt of the rear seat-belt.
Remember the baring work and keep all amps
grounded at the same point.

[boricuaccord]

if your gonna be drillin down, be careful not to puncture the gas tank. it's suggested to use an existing bolt on the car, such as a seatbelt bolt suggested above.

[champagneaccord]

Use one of the seatbelts 17mm's?

They work fine, i just hooked mine up yesterday

[accordztech]

if ur going to do that at least scratch the paint where the wire is going to be sitting under that seatbelt bolt.

i usually just use self tapping screws into solid metal and call it a day.

[boricuaccord]

if ur going to do that at least scratch the paint where the wire is going to be sitting under that seatbelt bolt.

i usually just use self tapping screws into solid metal and call it a day.

self tappers work wonderfully, but i have had the situations where they get rusted over time or become loose. the bolts will stay on no matter what, just make sure its bare metal.

[accordztech]

usually what i do is i put one self tap in the middle of the terminal...the 2 on each of the sides.

i then put something on top of it that blocks rust or stuff like putty or liquid tape or even grease if its an issue...and then a little plastic over it if that is ever an issue.

[C91BLX7]

I used the ground wire that comes out of the tank access hole.