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repairing amplifier speaker terminals?

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=113172
Printed Date: June 11, 2024 at 5:27 PM


Topic: repairing amplifier speaker terminals?

Posted By: p40whk
Subject: repairing amplifier speaker terminals?
Date Posted: April 15, 2009 at 11:05 AM

I have an older Rockford Fosgate P-450.4 that got some moisture on two of the screws that secure the speaker wire to the amp. The screws rusted and when I went to remove the wire broke the clamping mechanism that holds the wire. The amp still works fine but I cant seem to find a way to fix these two terminals so they will hold the speaker wire anymore. I pulled the amp and replaced it with a Kicker amp because they use set screws instead of the stupid plastic block and clamping mechanism that Fosgate uses.

I hate to throw away the amp and was wondering if anyone knew of a way to repair the terminal. If it's toast I'll just write it off, otherwise I can still use it in my other vehicle.

I read the "How to choose an Amp" sticky and terminal posts were mentioned and the style that Rockford Fosgate uses were frowned upon. I see why now!




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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: April 15, 2009 at 5:12 PM
I have no idea about getting a replacement terminal, but I have removed the terminal blocks and soldered wires to the board.  It is just a pain to remove the terminal. 



Posted By: p40whk
Date Posted: April 16, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Thanks, I appreciate the info. Kind of what I figured and was afraid of. Guess I'll stick it on the shelf until I have time to tinker with it.


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