Capacitor problem.. please help!!!

 

Bronze Member
Username: Lilpimpd

Post Number: 70
Registered: Jul-06
i have my positive from my amp and capacitor ran right, but then i went and ran my ground from my amp and capacitor seperately and put them on the same ground on my chassis and they started sparking?? why are my ground wires sparking please help???
 

Bronze Member
Username: Mahoney

Norris CityUSA

Post Number: 49
Registered: Mar-06
i have mine the same as you man just hooked it up like 5 mins ago and it didn't spark....i have no clue...make sure the ground is on - and the pw is going to the + thats all i can think of
 

Gold Member
Username: Fishy

Tamarac Ft.Laud, FL USA

Post Number: 1606
Registered: Sep-04
LOL, you gotta "precharge" your cap with a lightbuilb or resistor or sparks are gonna fly every time. I'm surprised you didn't weld your ground to your chassis.

See here for proper procedure:

http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/scripts/rightnow.cfg/php.exe/enduser/std_adp.php? p_faqid=153

:-)

-Fishy
 

Silver Member
Username: Killswitchjd

Post Number: 342
Registered: Apr-06
ya, or just connect it and risk breaking it (and putting up w the initial sparks).
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