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may_or_may_not

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Posted: September 28, 2008 at 11:27 PM / IP Logged

Previous owner apparently had two amps hooked up, for the fact being there were two 10g power wires running from battery to rear of my truck (I have removed both of those). Also there are two 8g ground wires....that are still attached to body of truck, one on top of the other.

My problem: It seems that the screw that is attaching them both has either melted them together, or it has rusted them together. The screw head is stripped and badly rusted. There are exposed wires coming out from under the screw.

What I'm wanting to know is there any current whatsoever running thru these wires? Can I cut the wires away from the screw without any damage to me or my truck??? Not concerned about the wires.....they're trash!!!

Thanks to anyone who can help!!!!!

***Renee

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Posted: September 29, 2008 at 3:16 AM / IP Logged

Where do the wires go? If they are not connected to anything, it is safe to remove them.

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Posted: September 29, 2008 at 4:54 AM / IP Logged

They don't go to anything at the moment. I'm assuming they were hooked up to am amp. My only concern is that they are melted together and I didn't want to start cutting away at any wires if sparks are gonna start flying that's all.

I'd rather ask first before I do something stupid. This is my first install so I want to make sure I'm doing it right. So I can go ahead and cut them off and continue to try and remove the screw?

Thanks for the response......and you don't seem like am idiot!!!! two ground wires melted/rusted together -- posted image. ***Renee

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Posted: September 29, 2008 at 7:33 AM / IP Logged

Yes you can cut them off. As you stated, chances are they were the ground wires for the amplifiers.

may_or_may_not

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Posted: September 29, 2008 at 3:38 PM / IP Logged

Okay, I have cut away and removed the rusty screw attached to the old ground wires. What a mess!

1. Now is it best to use the ground wire coming from my truck?

2. Use the ground wire from my HU, connecting it to the metal body of truck?

3. Or should I attach the ground from my truck directly to the ground to my HU?

*Renee

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Posted: September 29, 2008 at 5:44 PM / IP Logged

When you sat there is a ground coming from your truck, is it a dodge with a braided ground strap? If so or even if not, any of the ways you listed above should be adequate to ground your radio.

may_or_may_not

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Posted: September 30, 2008 at 5:39 PM / IP Logged

No, I have a 2000 Ford F-150.

I've decided to attach ground from HU to one of the two grounds from my truck, and tape up the other ground not being used.

After that step is done, Ishould have tunes.....RIGHT???? and if I don't what would be the problem?

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Posted: September 30, 2008 at 5:44 PM / IP Logged

Well if you have power(constant, switch, ground) then your golden. If you have everything connected and don't get anything, check the power/fuses. If the radio powers up but no sound check the speakers. I don't believe there is an amp in those so that would be out of the question.

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Posted: September 30, 2008 at 6:41 PM / IP Logged

Okay, I'm headed out to my truck to see what happens! Wish me luck. If all goes well and I have tunes then you guys won't have to listen to my stupid questions anymore!! two ground wires melted/rusted together -- posted image.

two ground wires melted/rusted together -- posted image.

*Renee

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Posted: September 30, 2008 at 8:20 PM / IP Logged

Do I need to disconnect battery to connect ground from HU?

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