amplifier problem?

i would like to drop my .02 in here. I personally have installed a number of decks that did require you to remove the negative wire from the battery befor they would work.. keep in mind they were really cheap decks, but once i was done installing them and they didn't work i had to go find out why. which takes more time for troubleshooting....also if your working on a high end system it is good practice to disconnect the ground wire not only to prevent accidents ( i have seen some people almost weld the positive wire to the trunk floor ). is it nessary to remove the negative?...no.. but if i took my car to a shop to have a system installed and find some accidental burn marks in the trunk from a misplaced wire...id be mad.  so it's good practice. as for the fuse it should be mounted less then 18" away from the battery (or the closer to the battery the better).  if i do recall correctly tjjr8120 you did say the fuse should be mounted at least 18" from the battery and would leave the chance for someone to think it would be safe to put the fues in the trunk which would leave 10-17" of potential fire hazard if that wire ever shorted out in the middle of the car.  so keep the fuse as close to the battery as possible but not more the 18". now with that being said. to the original poster, how are things comming? any luck getting things going?Tri County KustomZ

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corewrecked what part of ontario are you in? i'm in port elgin and if your in the area i could take a look at your system and see what can be doneTri County KustomZ

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